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North Korea economy

January 26, 2023
North Korea Mines New Revenue Sources in Its Trade With China
By Troy Stangarone
The latest data shows Pyongyang is continuing to adapt to U.N. sanctions, while trade is beginning to rebound from pandemic lows.

January 06, 2023
North Korea Likely to Lift Pandemic Border Restrictions in 2023
By Sangsoo Lee
North Korea’s quest to strengthen its military power will require financial backing – which means reopening borders for trade and migrant workers.

October 26, 2022
The Domestic Factors Behind North Korea’s Missile Tests
By Mitchell Lerner
Historically, Pyongyang launches its most provocative foreign policy moves when the regime faces particularly intense problems at home. Current North Korean behavior fits this pattern.

August 15, 2022
South Korea’s President Offers ‘Audacious Initiative’ for North Korea’s Denuclearization
By Mitch Shin
Amid the stalled nuclear and inter-Korean dialogue, President Yoon Suk-yeol again repeated his pledge of economic rewards for denuclearization.

August 13, 2022
How the North Korean Government Is Squeezing Foreign Currency Out of Its People
By Sang Yong Lee
The North Korean government’s persistent efforts to acquire foreign currency reflects the severity of the economic crisis the country is facing.

May 19, 2022
What Comes Next in North Korea’s Battle With Omicron?
By Justin Fendos
How bad might North Korea’s first COVID-19 outbreak get, and what options does the international community have in responding?

April 20, 2022
North Korea’s Crypto Operations Are Supporting Its Nuclear Program
By Chetan Peddada
North Korea sees cryptocurrency as a lifeline amid pandemic-induced devastation to its regular economy.

April 12, 2022
3 North Koreans Provide a Glimpse of North Korea’s Worsening Economic Situation
By Jeong Tae Joo
Locals report increasing starvation deaths and disappearances among their neighbors, but Pyongyang is most concerned with preventing the harsh reality from souring planned celebrations.

March 24, 2022
A Long Road to Nowhere: 10 Years of the Kim Jong Un Regime
By Hae Kyung Ahn
In April, Kim Jong Un will mark the 10th anniversary of his complete succession to power. He doesn't have much to celebrate.

March 02, 2022
North Korea Raids Major Illegal Currency Exchange Office in Sinuiju
By Mun Dong Hui
“The authorities found $80 million at the office,” a source told Daily NK.

January 05, 2022
North Korea’s ‘Strategic Patience’
By Mitch Shin
Recent developments suggest North Korea is adopting its own version of “strategic patience”: ignoring diplomatic outreach until the situation turns in its favor.

December 11, 2021
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.
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