Understanding Kim Jong Un’s Economic Policymaking: Defense Versus Civilian Spending
There is a generally accepted view that a large—perhaps the largest—portion of the DPRK economy …
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From politics to economics, from leadership succession to the introduction of fast food restaurants, there is a lot going on inside North Korea.
North Korea’s Party Personnel Shuffles: A Reality Check
Pyongyang Speed: 34 High-Rise Apartments Rise in 3 Months
Three months to the day after Kim Jong Un broke ground on a major project to build 10,000 …
Inflation and Money Confusion Accompanies Kim Jong Un’s “Tense Food” Remarks
“Sighs and shouts of anger are everywhere in the market. I can hear the sobbing of those …