The 2016 North Korean Budget Report: 12 Observations
On March 30, 2016, the 9th plenary meeting of the 13th Presidium of the Supreme People’s …
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Economy
Examining developments and trends in North Korea’s economy, economic infrastructure, and political institutions.
UNSCR 2270: The Good, the Bad and the Perhaps Surprising Opportunity for the North Korean Economy
The new sanctions established on March 2, by UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2270[1] …
The Economics of Kaesong: Examining the Numbers
In response to my article on the Kaesong closure, I have received many helpful comments. In …
North Korea’s Special Economic Zones: Plans vs. Progress
Since Kim Jong Un assumed power, he has prioritized economic development in a way his father …