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…
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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…
The North Korean Economy, August 2019: Why China Will Continue to Dominate
Throughout the diplomatic process between South and North Korea and the Trump administration’s nuclear diplomacy with Pyongyang, there has been…
The Kaesong Industrial Complex: Setting the Stage for a Successful Second Act
This article draws from research conducted in the preparation of International Crisis Group’s recent report, “The Case for Kaesong: Fostering…