March 28, 2024
Opinion

The Arduous Winds of Economic Reform

In an in-depth year end study, Charles Park looks at North Korea's Prospects for becoming a Strong and Prosperous Nation

In an extensive year-end research piece, Charles K. Park (North Korea Economic Development Group) looks back at Kim Jong Un's first year of power to assess the state of North Korea's economy, the level of reforms that have taken place, and the prospects for improvements in 2013 and beyond. 

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