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July 16, 2024

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Peter Ward

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.

Analysis

How serious is the food situation in North Korea? The view from the rice market

Open-source data suggests that prices remain at a record low, despite reported shortages

Peter WardPeter WardMay 23, 2019
Analysis

The Wonsan-Kumgang zone foreign investment proposals: the view from Europe

Data reveals a surprising degree of profitability, though the usual caveats apply

Peter WardPeter WardMay 20, 2019
Analysis

How serious is the food situation in North Korea? The view from the official data

While the DPRK is undoubtedly facing looming shortages, the numbers don't always tell the full story

Peter WardPeter WardMay 15, 2019
Analysis

The Wonsan-Kumgang zone foreign investment proposals: the view from China

One of the DPRK's flagship investment projects has a numbers problem

Peter WardPeter WardMay 7, 2019
Analysis

The Wonsan-Kumgang international tourist zone FDI proposals: some key findings

Open-source tenders offer some insights into how the DPRK hopes to attract foreign investment

Peter WardPeter WardMay 2, 2019
Analysis

Why, increasingly, North Korea’s economy looks like its Special Economic Zones

Major aspects of DPRK-style economic management appear to be being transplanted into SEZ law

Peter WardPeter WardMarch 13, 2019
Analysis

How the failed Hanoi summit could impact the North Korean economy

Leading indicators suggests stability prevails for now, though renewed foreign investment remains unlikely

Peter WardPeter WardMarch 8, 2019
Analysis

The North Korean financial system under Kim Jong Un: change and diversification

DPRK banking has undergone major structural reforms in the past decade

Peter WardPeter WardFebruary 11, 2019
Analysis

Management and enterprise strategy: a watchword in the North Korean economy today

Firms are increasingly encouraged to advertise their commercial ambitions

Peter WardPeter WardJanuary 31, 2019
Analysis

The North Korean economy in the New Year’s speech: signs of a shifting focus

Examining past addresses offers some hints at changing priorities

Peter WardPeter WardJanuary 14, 2019
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