The Economics of Kaesong: Examining the Numbers
In response to my article on the Kaesong closure, I have received many helpful comments. In …
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Economy
Examining developments and trends in North Korea’s economy, economic infrastructure, and political institutions.
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 …
North Korea’s Foreign Trade
Foreign trade is, like elsewhere and for obvious reasons, one of the key indicators of North …
Could the New Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Change the Dynamics of Economic Engagement with North Korea?
The surprisingly robust emergence of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) through …