Authoritarian Leisure: North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma Tourism Project in Comparative Perspective
Domestic Reorientation, Background, and Implications The recent opening of the Wonsan-Kalma …
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Economy
Examining developments and trends in North Korea’s economy, economic infrastructure, and political institutions.
June Party Plenum Confirms Economic Modernization Rather than Drastic Development, Construction Projects Bear Fruit, and Economic Ties With Russia and Belarus Stepped Up
This article is from the first edition (April-June 2025) of 38 North’s new quarterly product, …
Behind the Wheel of Change: North Korea’s Car Culture and the Politics of Movement
The Restructuring of North Korea’s Food Production and Distribution System
Under Kim Jong Un, North Korea has seen significant changes across the economy. While the state …