The North Korean Economy: Assessing the Flood Damage
In the late summer and early fall, as happens in most years, the DPRK was hit by massive …
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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 …
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 …
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 …