Can North Korea pursue economic reform without provoking regime collapse?



Interviews Can North Korea pursue economic reform without provoking regime collapse? KIMEP's Chan Young Bang says state ideology is incompatible with rapid growth - for the time being Dagyum Ji May 29, 2018 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) North Korea could begin to open its domestic market incrementally by setting up a limited number of special economic zones (SEZs), long-time North Korea watcher and economist Chan Young Bang said in a recent interview with NK News. That, he argued, would allow the country to kickstart critical economic development without the jeopardizing regime security. North Korea could begin to open its domestic market incrementally by setting up a limited number of special economic zones (SEZs), long-time North Korea watcher and economist Chan Young Bang said in a recent interview with NK News. That, he argued, would allow the country to kickstart critical economic development without the jeopardizing regime security. 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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Can North Korea pursue economic reform without provoking regime collapse?

KIMEP's Chan Young Bang says state ideology is incompatible with rapid growth - for the time being

Dagyum Ji May 29, 2018

Can North Korea pursue economic reform without provoking regime collapse?

Korean Central News Agency (KCNA)

North Korea could begin to open its domestic market incrementally by setting up a limited number of special economic zones (SEZs), long-time North Korea watcher and economist Chan Young Bang said in a recent interview with NK News.

That, he argued, would allow the country to kickstart critical economic development without the jeopardizing regime security.