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…
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After the 2016 Party Congress: Lower Taxes, New Laws, More Human Rights Protection
The year 2016 holds a special place in the narrative of North Korea’s political history. In May that year, Kim…
The 2020 Parliamentary Session in North Korea: Self-Criticism and Dubious Optimism Concerning Economic Development
The North Korean Supreme People’s Assembly session took place this Sunday. Here are the main takeaways: North Korea’s economy remains…
North Korea’s China Trade Suffers Coronavirus Shock
To no one’s surprise, North Korea’s trade with China, already down from levels severely diminished by United Nations Security Council…