North Korea’s Chemical and Coal Liquefaction Industries: The Difficult Path Ahead to Self-Reliance
The North Korean government is gearing up for prolonged conditions of economic autarky, as reflected in its renewed commitment to…
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The North Korean Economy Under Sanctions and COVID-19
While North Korea’s COVID-19 containment measures are already showing negative impacts on its economy, the pandemic is just the latest…
The North Korean Economy in 2019: Treading but Not Underwater in the New Year
Introduction Although 2019 was not a good year for the North Korean economy, it was also not disastrous. Kim Jong…
A More Realistic Approach to the Economic Side of Nuclear Negotiations with North Korea
As the US and North Korea prepare to resume working-level negotiations, it is hoped that both sides have been able…