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Beyond State Control: The Struggle Over North Korea’s Markets

Sep 9, 2025

Economy

North Korea’s once-thriving markets are experiencing a transformation as the government …

Behind the Wheel of Change: North Korea’s Car Culture and the Politics of Movement

Jul 9, 2025

Domestic Affairs, Economy

When Kim Jong Un visited the newly transformed “Amisan Automotive Technology Service …

Assessing North Korea’s Wage Reform: 18 Months Later, Has it Improved Lives or Reinforced State Control?

May 14, 2025

Economy

Eighteen months have passed since North Korea implemented a tenfold wage increase (Cabinet …

North Korea’s Agricultural Policies: Embracing a Chinese Model for Increased Productivity?

North Korea’s Agricultural Policies: Embracing a Chinese Model for Increased Productivity?

Mar 6, 2024

Domestic Affairs, Human Security

Last fall, articles published by North Korean state media outlets such as Rodong Sinmun …