Articles
Economy
Examining developments and trends in North Korea’s economy, economic infrastructure, and political institutions.
The January 2025 Session of the North Korean Parliament: An Unusual Oath and the Absence of a “Russia-Effect”
Introduction Whatever the size and economic impact of North Korea’s support of Russia’s war in …
Mt. Kumgang Tourist Area: A Slow Shedding of South Korean Influence
Overview The Mt. Kumgang Tourist Region was a popular South Korean tourist destination until a …
Workings of North Korea’s Illegal Foreign Currency Transactions
In 2017, the international financial communications platform SWIFT, Society for Worldwide …