North Korea’s Tideland Reclamation Efforts
Overview Adequate domestic food production is a persistent challenge in North Korea, given its …
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Economy
Examining developments and trends in North Korea’s economy, economic infrastructure, and political institutions.
Understanding Kim Jong Un’s Economic Policymaking: Pyongyang’s Views on Banking
As the third project in our series on understanding Kim Jong Un’s economic policymaking, we …
Understanding Kim Jong Un’s Economic Policymaking: Defense Versus Civilian Spending
There is a generally accepted view that a large—perhaps the largest—portion of the DPRK economy …
Is the North Korean Economy Under Kim Jong Un in Danger? “Arduous March” in the Age of COVID-19?
Most countries around the world are experiencing difficulties with the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] By …