Analysis Who’s writing the rules of the North Korean economy?A newly-obtained document detailing 2014 economic reforms reveals the government’s role in economic regulation In any economic system, rules are important. But in a country like North Korea, the government has an unusually large role in the economy. For that reason, it’s no doubt useful to know who writes the rules shaping the DPRK’s economy, as well as the role that different government agencies play in the process of economic management. Now, a newly obtained document details key regulations Kim Jong Un made during sweeping reforms in 2014 — reforms that likely have a huge impact today, some six years later. Here are a few key takeaways © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |