Why the USSR tried — and failed — to slow North Korean collectivization



Evergreen Why the USSR tried — and failed — to slow North Korean collectivization Kim Il Sung's 1950s agrarian reforms further deepened the gap between Moscow and Pyongyang Natalia Matveeva April 22, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News This article is the first in a series by Natalia Matveeva on North Korea's early economic history. Organizing the agricultural sector into collective farms, or collectivization, is often viewed as one of the characterizing features of the Soviet economic model, and of those countries that followed and emulated it. This article is the first in a series by Natalia Matveeva on North Korea's early economic history. Organizing the agricultural sector into collective farms, or collectivization, is often viewed as one of the characterizing features of the Soviet economic model, and of those countries that followed and emulated it. 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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Why the USSR tried — and failed — to slow North Korean collectivization

Kim Il Sung's 1950s agrarian reforms further deepened the gap between Moscow and Pyongyang

Natalia Matveeva April 22, 2019

Why the USSR tried — and failed — to slow North Korean collectivization

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This article is the first in a series by Natalia Matveeva on North Korea's early economic history.

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