South Korea’s Central Bank Report Exaggerates North Korea’s Economic Growth
The most recent report by the Bank of Korea (BOK) on North Korea’s economy, released last week, seems to be…
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Co-opting the Narrative: How Changing Women’s Roles Provide Legitimacy to Kim Jong Un
On July 30, KCNA reaffirmed the country’s commitment to gender equality with a short notice on the 74th anniversary of…
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…
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…