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North Korea’s 2018 Foundation Day: the inside story
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North Korea’s 2018 Foundation Day: the inside story

The DPRK took major steps to sell itself to the world, though big questions remain about its long-term sincerity

North Korea’s 2018 Foundation Day: the inside story
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 24, 2018
A planned Kim-Putin summit: what to expect?
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A planned Kim-Putin summit: what to expect?

The two sides will likely seek to reaffirm old ties and build a united front against sanctions and pressure

A planned Kim-Putin summit: what to expect?
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy | Oliver Hotham October 23, 2018
President Moon goes to Europe: what was, and wasn’t, achieved

President Moon goes to Europe: what was, and wasn’t, achieved

While differences remain stark, the mood among EU leaders is shifting in Seoul's favor

President Moon goes to Europe: what was, and wasn’t, achieved
Ramon Pacheco Pardo
Ramon Pacheco Pardo October 21, 2018
North Korea’s foreign trade system: big players and a gradual opening-up
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North Korea’s foreign trade system: big players and a gradual opening-up

Recent reforms may be a step towards making DPRK enterprises more competitive on international markets

North Korea’s foreign trade system: big players and a gradual opening-up
Peter Ward
Peter Ward October 19, 2018
How a Czech company helps set up hydropower plants in North Korea
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How a Czech company helps set up hydropower plants in North Korea

Topic Energo's Miroslav Blazek discusses the unique challenge of bringing the DPRK's power grid up to scratch

How a Czech company helps set up hydropower plants in North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 19, 2018
When North Korea experimented, unsuccessfully, with old-school Keynesianism

When North Korea experimented, unsuccessfully, with old-school Keynesianism

Facing crises, the DPRK attempted a crude imitation of the early 20th century economist's ideas

When North Korea experimented, unsuccessfully, with old-school Keynesianism
Peter Ward
Peter Ward October 17, 2018
Towards mass production? The future of North Korea’s TELs
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Towards mass production? The future of North Korea’s TELs

If Kim Jong Un is serious about his deterrent, the DPRK will need more missiles — and more launchers

Towards mass production? The future of North Korea’s TELs
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda October 17, 2018
One country, two systems: explaining North Korea’s dual exchange rates
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One country, two systems: explaining North Korea’s dual exchange rates

A legacy of the DPRK's past, the current system has some practical benefits

One country, two systems: explaining North Korea’s dual exchange rates
Peter Ward
Peter Ward October 12, 2018
Why Choe Son Hui went to Moscow

Why Choe Son Hui went to Moscow

The vice foreign minister's visit comes as Russia shores up ties and pushes for a summit with Kim

Why Choe Son Hui went to Moscow
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna October 10, 2018
The North Korean economy in September 2018: an overview
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The North Korean economy in September 2018: an overview

Domestic prices rose as economic affairs dominated an inter-Korean summit in Pyongyang

The North Korean economy in September 2018: an overview