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How serious is the food situation in North Korea? The view from the rice market
Open-source data suggests that prices remain at a record low, despite reported shortages
The Wonsan-Kumgang zone foreign investment proposals: the view from Europe
Data reveals a surprising degree of profitability, though the usual caveats apply
How serious is the food situation in North Korea? The view from the official data
While the DPRK is undoubtedly facing looming shortages, the numbers don't always tell the full story
The Wonsan-Kumgang zone foreign investment proposals: the view from China
One of the DPRK's flagship investment projects has a numbers problem
The Wonsan-Kumgang international tourist zone FDI proposals: some key findings
Open-source tenders offer some insights into how the DPRK hopes to attract foreign investment
Why, increasingly, North Korea’s economy looks like its Special Economic Zones
Major aspects of DPRK-style economic management appear to be being transplanted into SEZ law
How the failed Hanoi summit could impact the North Korean economy
Leading indicators suggests stability prevails for now, though renewed foreign investment remains unlikely
The North Korean financial system under Kim Jong Un: change and diversification
DPRK banking has undergone major structural reforms in the past decade
Management and enterprise strategy: a watchword in the North Korean economy today
Firms are increasingly encouraged to advertise their commercial ambitions
The North Korean economy in the New Year’s speech: signs of a shifting focus
Examining past addresses offers some hints at changing priorities
