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Could revitalization of Russia – North Korea relations lead to an economic renaissance?

Could revitalization of Russia – North Korea relations lead to an economic renaissance?

Russia - DPRK relations have been steadily improving for over a year, suggesting Ukraine situation not cause

Could revitalization of Russia – North Korea relations lead to an economic renaissance?
Georgy Toloraya
Georgy Toloraya May 9, 2014
What has been the biggest surprise since you left North Korea? Defector survey

What has been the biggest surprise since you left North Korea? Defector survey

Execution of Jang Song Thaek, growth of cell phone network, and emergence of middle class, among factors

What has been the biggest surprise since you left North Korea? Defector survey
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 5, 2014
Tourists granted rare access to nearly all stations on Pyongyang metro network

Tourists granted rare access to nearly all stations on Pyongyang metro network

Two Western tour companies allowed access to areas of Pyongyang metro for first time

Tourists granted rare access to nearly all stations on Pyongyang metro network
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald May 2, 2014
How North Korea’s economy shafts its students

How North Korea’s economy shafts its students

Young people lack ways to make money even as schools' demands add up

How North Korea’s economy shafts its students
Ji-Min Kang
Ji-Min Kang May 2, 2014
Is tourism in North Korea a good or bad idea? Eleven defectors share their thoughts

Is tourism in North Korea a good or bad idea? Eleven defectors share their thoughts

Defectors have mixed views about advantages, disadvantages to tourism in North Korea

Is tourism in North Korea a good or bad idea? Eleven defectors share their thoughts
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 30, 2014
Meet Mr. X: One of the North’s new capitalist class

Meet Mr. X: One of the North’s new capitalist class

By providing kickbacks, foreign currency to the state, money-making enterprises thrive in ‘Stalinist’ state

Meet Mr. X: One of the North’s new capitalist class
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov April 24, 2014
Why interest in the North Korean army is dropping

Why interest in the North Korean army is dropping

The informal economy means young people have other options for success

Why interest in the North Korean army is dropping
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov April 17, 2014
Do North Koreans still believe the Pyongyang Propaganda? Defector perspectives

Do North Koreans still believe the Pyongyang Propaganda? Defector perspectives

Between 20-50% of North Koreans still believe official propaganda, defectors say

Do North Koreans still believe the Pyongyang Propaganda? Defector perspectives
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 11, 2014
Pyongyang restaurant launches loyalty card

Pyongyang restaurant launches loyalty card

Latest sign of emerging middle class, market forces in North's capital

Pyongyang restaurant launches loyalty card
Kang Tae-jun
Kang Tae-jun April 9, 2014
How much money do North Koreans make?

How much money do North Koreans make?

Thanks to black market, official salaries provide very poor barometer

How much money do North Koreans make?
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov March 25, 2014