Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
As inflation worsens, South Korea braces for ‘perfect storm’ of economic woes
The country faces risks analogous to turmoil of 1970s, with the economy unlikely to emerge unscathed
How South Korea’s market-friendly policies impede innovation
Yoon administration’s economic approach may benefit corporate giants but is likely to crowd out smaller enterprise
North Korean studio secretly animated US-backed Russian film
Expert says companies risk sanctions violations after US designated April 26 Animation Studio last year
Japan dangerously out of step on North Korea as it flirts with rearmament
Tokyo has aligned closer to US rather than embrace multilateralism, a move likely to worsen its security situation
State media review: Pro-DPRK media says tensions may cause ‘unpredictable event’
An in-depth analysis of criticism of the Biden administration, extreme weather, relaxed quarantine rules and more
How the private market brought pork to the table in North Korea
When state planning failed to deliver a steady supply of meat, Kim Il Sung handed the reins to private pig farmers
South Korea’s tilt toward US risks stalling growing ties with Southeast Asia
Seoul’s embrace of new ‘Indo-Pacific strategy’ will require efforts to reassure partners of its commitment to region
North Korea’s largest-ever banknote signals changes underfoot in monetary system
50,000-won denomination appears to be result of state efforts to push enterprises away from using foreign currency
Abandoning phaseout, South Korea moves to get nuclear exports back on track
Seoul has set ambitious targets for building power plants abroad, as companies bet on burgeoning small reactor market
Book review: Do North Korea’s markets undercut Kim Jong Un or prop up his rule?
Andrew Yeo’s new book explores how capitalist activity can subvert state power while failing to bring fundamental change
