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The Restructuring of North Korea’s Food Production and Distribution System

Peter Ward

Jun 20, 2025

Economy

Under Kim Jong Un, North Korea has seen significant changes across the economy. While the state …

Sohae Satellite Launching Station: Signs of Daily Life

Peter Makowsky, Jack Liu and 38 North

Dec 4, 2020

Satellite Imagery

Recent commercial satellite imagery of the Sohae Satellite Launching Station reveals no …

North Korea’s Yongbyon Nuclear Center: Drying Off

Peter Makowsky, Frank Pabian, Jack Liu, Jenny Town and 38 North

Sep 25, 2020

Satellite Imagery

Commercial satellite imagery of the Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center from September …

The 2020 Parliamentary Session in North Korea: Self-Criticism and Dubious Optimism Concerning Economic Development

Ruediger Frank and 38 North

Apr 13, 2020

Domestic Affairs, Economy

The North Korean Supreme People’s Assembly session took place this Sunday. Here are the …