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How economic reforms are changing N. Korea’s farming industry
New regulations have led to immediate 30% increase in output - source
January 2, 2014
China cool to North Korean economic reform drive
Returning from China, Lankov says there is little mood in Beijing for providing meaningful assistance to N. Korea
December 17, 2013
ANALYSIS: Jang Song Thaek’s very public purge
Dr. Andrei Lankov discusses the very public political purge of the once powerful Jang Song Thaek
December 9, 2013
Understanding why North Korea arrested Merill Newman
Holding of elderly military veteran may be due to specific actions during Korean War
December 3, 2013
Why North Koreans now long for the age of indoctrination
Bygone-era provided more stability, despite criticism sessions putting Cold War allies to shame
November 27, 2013
A Trans-Korean/Trans-Siberian railway? Not any time soon
If something goes wrong in the political sphere, Russian investors could be in serious trouble
November 18, 2013
The rise of North Korea’s new rich
From washing machines to bulging waistlines, wealthy Northerners flaunt new wealth
November 14, 2013
As border defections drop, ‘southern money’ pours in
Pyongyang has effectively curbed crossings into China, but not remittances
November 4, 2013
North Korea: The next Thailand of Asia?
Push to bring in foreign visitors may reveal shortcomings in Kim Jong Un’s knowledge
October 31, 2013
Back from DC: Is a North Korea nuclear deal on the horizon?
Despite many shortcomings, signs point to eventual freeze-for-aid agreement
October 14, 2013
