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North Korea’s Energy Sector: New and Local Hydropower

Martyn Williams

Jul 11, 2023

Domestic Affairs, Human Security, Satellite Imagery

In the previous installment in this series on electrical power generation in North Korea, we …

North Korea’s Energy Sector: Hydropower Stations and Policy

Martyn Williams

Jun 14, 2023

Domestic Affairs, Human Security

Hydropower is the dominant form of electricity generation in North Korea. The country’s …

North Korea’s Energy Sector: Defining the Landscape

Martyn Williams and Seungmin (Helen) Lee

Mar 3, 2023

Domestic Affairs, Human Security

Sprouting from rooftops and hanging from balconies, solar panels are no longer an unusual sight …

The Tanchon Power Station Project: Progress Lagging

Peter Makowsky and 38 North

Nov 25, 2020

Satellite Imagery

Recent commercial satellite imagery indicates construction progress on the highly touted …