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…
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Is There Declining South Korean Public Support for Humanitarian Aid to North Korea?
There is no doubt about the periodic need for humanitarian food aid to North Korea. Previous public opinion surveys have…
Does the Sunchon Phosphatic Fertilizer Plant Produce Uranium: Not Likely
On May 1, 2020, Kim Jong Un appeared after a three-week absence to oversee the opening of the Sunchon Phosphatic…
The Fallacy of Taking Bolton at His Word
John Bolton’s revelations are all the rage in the news media, and for somewhat understandable reasons: He authoritatively confirms what…