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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
May 2, 2019
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
March 13, 2019
How the failed Hanoi summit could impact the North Korean economy
Leading indicators suggests stability prevails for now, though renewed foreign investment remains unlikely
March 8, 2019
The North Korean financial system under Kim Jong Un: change and diversification
DPRK banking has undergone major structural reforms in the past decade
February 11, 2019
Management and enterprise strategy: a watchword in the North Korean economy today
Firms are increasingly encouraged to advertise their commercial ambitions
January 31, 2019
The North Korean economy in the New Year’s speech: signs of a shifting focus
Examining past addresses offers some hints at changing priorities
January 14, 2019
The New Year’s speech: what it means for the DPRK’s diplomacy and economy
Kim Jong Un's address served to re-emphasize the key themes of his leadership in 2018
January 1, 2019
Death and taxes: the North Korean state revenue system
The state has a range of tools to generate funds from enterprises and individuals
December 20, 2018
The Kwangbok Area Commerce Center: a model for North Korea’s retail future?
A Pyongyang shopping mall offers hints at a long-term state strategy to undercut private markets
December 13, 2018
Daily NK and NK Pro foreign exchange rate data: a tale of two markets?
Taken together, the figures offer a revealing picture of short-term changes in DPRK monetary policy
November 19, 2018
