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 …
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North Korea-watchers come in all ideological shapes and sizes. We will draw on informed views to give our readers a spectrum of perspectives.
South Korea’s Central Bank Report Exaggerates North Korea’s Economic Growth
The most recent report by the Bank of Korea (BOK) on North Korea’s economy, released last week, …
Ri Pyong Chol: Kim’s New Right Hand Man?
On July 8, The Korea Herald proclaimed that Ri Pyong Chol had risen to “number five” in North …
Co-opting the Narrative: How Changing Women’s Roles Provide Legitimacy to Kim Jong Un
On July 30, KCNA reaffirmed the country’s commitment to gender equality with a short notice on …