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July 16, 2024

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Peter Ward

Peter Ward is a research fellow at the Sejong Institute. His work focuses on North Korean politics, the economy and society. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Vienna.

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Markets under Kim Jong Un: understanding the new scope of DPRK enterprise
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Markets under Kim Jong Un: understanding the new scope of DPRK enterprise

Official publications point to a growth in the range of transactions that SOEs can engage in

Markets under Kim Jong Un: understanding the new scope of DPRK enterprise
Peter Ward
Peter Ward September 25, 2018
The Pyongyang Joint Declaration: some key takeaways
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The Pyongyang Joint Declaration: some key takeaways

While missiles will grab headlines, the economic component may prove the most consequential

The Pyongyang Joint Declaration: some key takeaways
Peter Ward
Peter Ward September 19, 2018
How North Korea fits into China’s Belt and Road Initiative
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How North Korea fits into China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Obstacles to joining BRI remain despite existing investment relationship

How North Korea fits into China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Peter Ward
Peter Ward September 6, 2018
How N. Korean literature offers hints at major agricultural reforms taking place

How N. Korean literature offers hints at major agricultural reforms taking place

Subtle mentions of reforms in past years point to emphasis on science-based system

How N. Korean literature offers hints at major agricultural reforms taking place
Peter Ward
Peter Ward September 3, 2018
What McDonald’s can teach us about the North Korean economy

What McDonald’s can teach us about the North Korean economy

There are some unlikely parallels between the Golden Arches and the DPRK's nascent private sector

What McDonald’s can teach us about the North Korean economy
Peter Ward
Peter Ward August 19, 2018
North Korean enterprise and collective farm reform: what next?
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North Korean enterprise and collective farm reform: what next?

Property rights will require a major overhaul if the DPRK is to experience any real development

North Korean enterprise and collective farm reform: what next?
Peter Ward
Peter Ward August 13, 2018
Price setting in North Korea: From marketization to institutionalization
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Price setting in North Korea: From marketization to institutionalization

Analysis suggests the market has moved from the margins of the DPRK economy to the center

Price setting in North Korea: From marketization to institutionalization
Peter Ward
Peter Ward August 6, 2018
How the famine years prompted North Korea’s first real enterprise reforms

How the famine years prompted North Korea’s first real enterprise reforms

Economic crisis saw some companies turn to financial self-reliance - with little success

How the famine years prompted North Korea’s first real enterprise reforms
Peter Ward
Peter Ward July 5, 2018
The black, the state-run, and the grey: three kinds of markets in N. Korea today
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The black, the state-run, and the grey: three kinds of markets in N. Korea today

Business often takes place at the intersection of legality and illegality

The black, the state-run, and the grey: three kinds of markets in N. Korea today
Peter Ward
Peter Ward June 28, 2018
How N. Korea can fix its credibility problem with international investors
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How N. Korea can fix its credibility problem with international investors

Building trust will require compromises, but potential solutions available

How N. Korea can fix its credibility problem with international investors
Peter Ward
Peter Ward June 25, 2018