The North Korean Economy, October 2019: Are Sanctions Causing a More Volatile Exchange Rate?
Introduction The stability of North Korean exchange rates has been a longstanding puzzle for economic experts on the DPRK. Even…
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From politics to economics, from leadership succession to the introduction of fast food restaurants, there is a lot going on inside North Korea.
Wonsan’s Beach Resort on Pace for Completion by Spring 2020
Kim Jong Un’s desire to transform the Wonsan region into a world-class, summer tourist destination is rapidly approaching reality, as…
North Korea’s Hydroelectric Power – The Tanchon Power Station Project
Background At first glance, North Korea’s mountainous terrain and numerous riverine systems would seem ideal for hydroelectric power production, and…
The North Korean Economy, August 2019: Why China Will Continue to Dominate
Throughout the diplomatic process between South and North Korea and the Trump administration’s nuclear diplomacy with Pyongyang, there has been…