Unsung Heroes: Who is behind Kim Jong Un’s economic reforms?



Evergreen Unsung Heroes: Who is behind Kim Jong Un’s economic reforms? A North Korean perestroika is taking place, but it is being pushed by officials with little sway Fyodor Tertitskiy May 12, 2017 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Chongsan-ri Farm, North Korea. by (stephan) on 2008-06-10 12:06:03 One of the best decisions by Kim Jong Un’s government so far has definitely been the move to conduct a series of economic reforms. Readers of NK News are probably well aware of these changes, which focus on agricultural and industrial management. The former was conducted in two stages. Under Kim Il Sung, North Korean farmers were grouped in large work units – roughly 15-20 households. They worked together and all their harvest was confiscated by the state. This, essentially, was a form of state serfdom. One of the best decisions by Kim Jong Un’s government so far has definitely been the move to conduct a series of economic reforms. Readers of NK News are probably well aware of these changes, which focus on agricultural and industrial management. The former was conducted in two stages. Under Kim Il Sung, North Korean farmers were grouped in large work units – roughly 15-20 households. They worked together and all their harvest was confiscated by the state. This, essentially, was a form of state serfdom. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Unsung Heroes: Who is behind Kim Jong Un’s economic reforms?

A North Korean perestroika is taking place, but it is being pushed by officials with little sway

Fyodor Tertitskiy May 12, 2017

Unsung Heroes: Who is behind Kim Jong Un’s economic reforms?

Chongsan-ri Farm, North Korea. by (stephan) on 2008-06-10 12:06:03

One of the best decisions by Kim Jong Un’s government so far has definitely been the move to conduct a series of economic reforms. Readers of NK News are probably well aware of these changes, which focus on agricultural and industrial management.

The former was conducted in two stages. Under Kim Il Sung, North Korean farmers were grouped in large work units – roughly 15-20 households. They worked together and all their harvest was confiscated by the state. This, essentially, was a form of state serfdom.