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Last year, we met with both the Taepung Group and the Joint Venture and Investment Commission (JVIC) to discuss potential training programs in economic and investment policy. We

This picks up from a previous blogpost. I wasinterviewed by a Korean journal focused on inter-Korean issues. I provided my opinion on how economic policy should evolve in

When possible, we will try to profile companies and organizations we come across. This is our first. Jilin Tobacco Industry Co. Ltd. (JTICL) When visiting North Korea or China, one

Theory tells us that weak rule of law and institutions deter cross-border integration, deter investment relative to trade, and inhibit trade finance. Drawing on a survey of more than

An interview with Stephan Haggard and Daniel Pinkston, published by  The National Bureau of Asian

Since the June 8 and 9 groundbreaking ceremonies for joint development projects between North Korea and China were held, attention has been directed toward North Korea’s international economic

Trade with China 1995-2009 Nathaniel Aden Nautilus Institute June 7, 2011 View the paper here.  A link to this paper has been added to theDPRK Economic Statistics Page. The Nautilus Insitute has

Mark E. Manyin, Coordinator, Jeanne J. Grimmett, Vivian C. Jones, Dick K. Nanto, Michaela D. Platzer, Dianne E. Rennack Congressional Research Service (CRS) June 2, 2011 Download the PDF here.  This

This purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the role, purposes, and results of the Kaesong Industrial Complex (KIC) and examine U.S. interests, policy issues,