North Korea’s Disaster Management: Getting Better, but a Long Way to Go
By all accounts, this year’s flooding and typhoon damage in North Korea have been worse than usual.[1] Yet, there are…
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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…
North Korea’s Chemical and Coal Liquefaction Industries: The Difficult Path Ahead to Self-Reliance
The North Korean government is gearing up for prolonged conditions of economic autarky, as reflected in its renewed commitment to…
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…