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More articles by 'Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein'
The North Korean economy in September 2018: an overview
Domestic prices rose as economic affairs dominated an inter-Korean summit in Pyongyang
October 10, 2018
The North Korean Economy in August 2018: an overview
Despite a large focus on economic development, no signs yet on what this means in practice
September 12, 2018
The North Korean economy in July 2018: an overview
Kim Jong Un conducted a record number of visits as reports of loosening sanctions enforcement continued
August 14, 2018
The North Korean economy in June 2018: an overview
Amid high-profile summits, factory visits, and diplomatic rapprochement, market prices remained stable
July 9, 2018
The North Korean economy in May 2018: an overview
Last month saw Pyongyang reiterate its commitment to autarky and market prices remain stable
June 5, 2018
Beijing’s DPRK sanctions enforcement: “much stronger” than ever before?
Reports on waning Chinese commitment must be understood within the broader context
April 24, 2018
Engagement 2.0? Issues with re-opening the Kaesong Industrial Complex
The now-shuttered project offers some lessons on the limits of North Korean SEZs
February 22, 2018
Russia and the North Korean economy: more than meets the eye?
Both countries hope to increase economic exchange if political circumstances allow
December 20, 2017
How gas prices show China’s leverage over the North Korean economy
This year's fluctuations show Beijing can pressure Pyongyang - but other factors are also at work
November 7, 2017
How much has North Korea’s economy really changed?
A new book challenges the narrative that marketization in the DPRK is a "bottom-up" phenomena
April 26, 2017
