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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
The New Year’s speech: what it means for the DPRK’s diplomacy and economy
Kim Jong Un's address served to re-emphasize the key themes of his leadership in 2018
Death and taxes: the North Korean state revenue system
The state has a range of tools to generate funds from enterprises and individuals
The Kwangbok Area Commerce Center: a model for North Korea’s retail future?
A Pyongyang shopping mall offers hints at a long-term state strategy to undercut private markets
Daily NK and NK Pro foreign exchange rate data: a tale of two markets?
Taken together, the figures offer a revealing picture of short-term changes in DPRK monetary policy
North Korea’s fluctuating exchange rates: space for arbitrage opportunities?
Data suggests the DPRK forex market holds potential for profits, and risks, for individuals and state actors
The North Korean economy in October 2018: An overview
The DPRK continues to evince stability and continuity, in spite of continued sanctions and worse than hoped for harvests
