The North Korean Economy: Interpreting North Korea’s Puzzling Price Stability
Despite North Korea’s economic difficulties, market prices have been remarkably stable as of late.[1] At the same time, low prices…
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The North Korean Economy: The Pandemic and North Korean Food Security
The main planting season is underway in North Korea, amidst reports of food shortages due to the COVID-19 crisis.[1] Judging…
North Korea’s Food Situation: Bad but not Catastrophic
North Korea’s food situation is confusing. The World Food Program (WFP) and the North Korean government have effectively conveyed the…
Between Sanctions, Drought and Tensions: How Bad is North Korea’s Food Situation?
International sanctions on North Korea appear to be biting North Korea’s civilian economy more than in the past, arousing concerns…