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 …
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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.
The North Korean Economy: The Pandemic and North Korean Food Security
The main planting season is underway in North Korea, amidst reports of food shortages due to …
Wonsan-Kalma Beach Resort: Reduction of Workers and Slowed Construction
Despite North Korea’s previously stated ambition to open the Wonsan-Kalma Beach Resort around …
After the 2016 Party Congress: Lower Taxes, New Laws, More Human Rights Protection
The year 2016 holds a special place in the narrative of North Korea’s political history. In May …