The Kaesong Industrial Complex: Setting the Stage for a Successful Second Act
This article draws from research conducted in the preparation of International Crisis Group’s recent report, “The Case for Kaesong: Fostering…
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North Korea’s Food Situation: Bad but not Catastrophic
North Korea’s food situation is confusing. The World Food Program (WFP) and the North Korean government have effectively conveyed the…
The North Korean Parliamentary Session and Budget Report 2019: Signs of Economic Stagnation and an Open Claim to Leadership on the Korean Peninsula
On April 11, 2019, the first session of the 14th Supreme People’s Assembly (SPA, the DPRK’s Parliament) convened at the…
A Snapshot of North Korea’s Supply Chain Coal Activity – Part II
Based on an initial look at North Korea’s coal industry, the country’s larger coal mines have remained active despite the increasing…