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North Korea economic reforms

Class Struggle, the Biggest Challenge to North Korea’s Economic Development

Class Struggle, the Biggest Challenge to North Korea’s Economic Development

By Chan Young Bang
Both domestically and internationally, class struggle prevents North Korea from integrating into the world economy. 

North Korea’s New Economic Plan Looks a Lot Like the Old One

North Korea’s New Economic Plan Looks a Lot Like the Old One

By Jonathan Corrado
The five-year economic plan laid out at the Party Congress is no course correction for the country.
The Implausibility of the ‘Vietnam Model’ for North Korea: The Security Factor

The Implausibility of the ‘Vietnam Model’ for North Korea: The Security Factor

By Khang Vu and Khang Vu
North Korea at present is not in the same position that Vietnam was in 1986, in large part due to differences in the security environment.

The North Korean Economy Under Sanctions and COVID-19

The North Korean Economy Under Sanctions and COVID-19

By 38 North / Bradley O. Babson
Amid stalled diplomacy and a global pandemic, North Korea is signalling major adjustments in its economic policies and management practices.

North Korea’s Economy: The View From China

North Korea’s Economy: The View From China

By Mu Chunshan
Sanctions aside, many Chinese businesspeople are willing to invest across the border. Is North Korea ready to open its doors for them?

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

As Kim Jong Un Crossed China, Did He Like What He Saw?

As Kim Jong Un Crossed China, Did He Like What He Saw?

By Bonnie Girard
Kim’s train ride through China would have sent mixed signals about the country’s development model.

At Trump-Kim 2.0, Don’t Forget North Korea’s Markets

At Trump-Kim 2.0, Don’t Forget North Korea’s Markets

By John Dale Grover
Continued economic opening would be a boon for the North Korean people. The US should push Kim in that direction.
Reminder: North Korea Is Not China

Reminder: North Korea Is Not China

By Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein
Don't assume that a broad economic reform process is as urgent for North Korean leaders today as it was for late 1970s China

Steering North Korea to Become a Normal Country

Steering North Korea to Become a Normal Country

By Jongsoo Lee
With the Singapore summit, Kim Jong Un has effectively declared the end of North Korea’s era of diplomatic isolation.

The US-North Korea Summit: All Flash, Little Substance

The US-North Korea Summit: All Flash, Little Substance

By Clint Work
Trump's haphazard approach to a historic event was not surprising. But what comes next?

North Korea Far From Following Vietnam

North Korea Far From Following Vietnam

By Anthony Fensom
The chances of North Korea undergoing its own 'Doi Moi' process remain slim.
Korea’s Peace Dividend

Korea’s Peace Dividend

By Anthony Fensom
What are the economic implications of the recent thaw in inter-Korea relations?

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