Revisiting Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s Address: Missed Signals and Opportunities in 2019
It’s that time of year again. Pyongyang’s version of “The State of the Union” is in early draft …
Articles
Domestic Affairs
From politics to economics, from leadership succession to the introduction of fast food restaurants, there is a lot going on inside North Korea.
Wonsan Beach Resort: Unique Design Features and Details of Construction Revealed
Recent commercial satellite imagery has provided unusually high-resolution quality and a low, …
The North Korean Economy, November 2019: Kim Jong Un’s Kumgang Statement Signals a Shift in Economic Gears
Introduction On Wednesday, October 23, Kim Jong Un visited the Mt. Kumgang Tourist Region in …
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 …