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Why banning North Koreans from working abroad may not be in their best interest
Laborers face difficult and unsafe conditions overseas, but many volunteer for chance to earn money and leave the DPRK
How North Korea tried and failed to reform its economy under each Kim ruler
Regime’s attitude to economic woes has evolved over years, hinting at what could inspire it to consider reform again
Why some countries welcome North Korean laborers despite the sanctions risks
States evaluate benefits of hosting DPRK workers differently depending on need for labor, costs of punishment and more
What North Korea stands to gain — and lose — by sending workers overseas
While the earning potential is lucrative for the regime, there are also many risks that come with exporting laborers
North Korea’s silence on Trump speaks volumes about its view of the US election
State media insists capitalists control the US political system, but regime’s actions betray a desire to resume dialogue
How North Korea’s obsession with racial purity informs its new stance on South
Kim regime has long claimed ethnic superiority and could use ROK’s multiculturalism to paint it as foreign enemy
What North Korea’s official budget reveals about its spending priorities in 2024
DPRK figures only capture portion of economy but show large investments in science and little in regional development
Survey shows markets reign supreme in the daily lives of North Koreans
Unification ministry’s interviews with DPRK escapees revealed most living outside Pyongyang get no state support
20×10=success? Why Kim Jong Un’s regional development plan may be too ambitious
North Korea seeks to build 200 factories over the next decade, but finding the resources will be easier said than done
A statistical mirage? Scrutinizing North Korea’s claims of economic resurgence
While likely inaccurate, figures showing 12% annual growth may reflect country’s trajectory as it recovers from pandemic
