Food Insecurity in North Korea Is at Its Worst Since the 1990s Famine
North Korea is dealing with a complex humanitarian emergency that has food insecurity at its core.[1] As of August 2022,…
Tag: NK Economy Column
Why We Know Even Less Than Usual About North Korea’s Food Situation
Even in a normal year, North Korea’s food situation would be difficult to parse. This year, however, it is more…
How Global Is the North Korean Economy?
North Korea may be one of the most autarkic economies in the world, but it is far from isolated from…
North Korea’s “Anti-Capitalist” Crackdown: Old Roots but New Vigor
A major crackdown is currently underway in North Korea to root out foreign culture, primarily from South Korea, as well…