What if Sanctions Brought North Korea to the Brink? “Well, in 1941…”
Fluent in Korean and a specialist in North Korea’s economy, Mitsuhiro Mimura has visited North Korea 45 times since 1996,…
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Pyongyang’s Construction Boom: Is North Korea Beating Sanctions?
The construction boom in Pyongyang, along with other indicators of improved economic performance such as food production and foreign trade,…
The Value—and Limits—of Data on North Korea’s External Relations
North Korea’s external relations provide an important, if sometimes clouded, window into the country. While Pyongyang has not published detailed…
Chinese and North Korean Energy Cooperation Expanding, With Hiccups
China’s energy cooperation with North Korea continues despite irritations in the bilateral relationship, including sanctions. The most significant “new” energy…