How Vietnam’s Transition Experience May be Helpful for North Korea Today
The recent visit of the DPRK’s Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho to Hanoi and the announcement that Vietnam will host…
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China’s Sanctions Enforcement and Fuel Prices in North Korea: What the Data Tells Us
China is by far North Korea’s largest trading partner, accounting for up to 90 percent of its trade flows. Therefore,…
Is the North Korean Won Pegged to the RMB? Probably, but the Numbers Don’t Show It
The market exchange rate between the North Korean won, the Chinese renminbi (RMB), and the US dollar (USD) has looked…
North Korea’s Economic Policy in 2018 and Beyond: Reforms Inevitable, Delays Possible
Kim Jong Un has based his claim to legitimacy as North Korea’s leader on economic performance. This makes him more…