April 20, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Théo Clément

Théo Clément

Théo Clément is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the EHESS and a lecturer at Sciences Po and the INALCO in Paris

Analysis

Dandong-North Korea trade: blessed with location, plagued by inefficiency

Obsolete payment systems and logistical issues are among the problems hindering the Chinese city's trade with the DPRK

Théo ClémentThéo ClémentJuly 15, 2020
Analysis

What to expect from Sino-DPRK trade as COVID-19 border measures ease

In Dandong, preparation has been ongoing to resume and expand cross-border exchange

Théo ClémentThéo ClémentJune 3, 2020
Analysis

A new e-commerce platform in Hunchun: another awkward attempt at Sino-DPRK trade

Sanctions aside, Jilin province suffers from its lack of connection to Pyongyang when compared with neighboring Liaoning

Théo ClémentThéo ClémentMarch 10, 2020
Opinion

Why sanctions may harm North Korea’s burgeoning market reforms

Domestic efforts to liberalize the economy should be encouraged, not punished

Théo ClémentThéo ClémentSeptember 8, 2017
Evergreen

France’s long and complicated relationship with North Korea

Paris never established official Pyongyang relations; meet the groups trying to change that

Théo ClémentThéo ClémentJanuary 6, 2014
Analysis

North Korea’s crusade for more special economic zones

30-years of dabbling with SEZs has produced little change

Théo ClémentThéo ClémentDecember 2, 2013