April 27, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tristan Webb

Tristan Webb

Tristan Webb is a Senior Analyst for NK Pro. He was formerly a Senior DPRK Research Analyst for the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).

Analysis

The DPRK economy and its laws #7: Employment law for foreign entities

In North Korea, workers are resources to be directed by the institutions of State

Tristan WebbTristan WebbSeptember 28, 2016
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The DPRK economy and its laws #6: How are joint ventures regulated?

Despite need for cash, the country remains picky about who is allowed to do business

Tristan WebbTristan WebbSeptember 20, 2016
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The DPRK economy and its laws #5: Perestroika without Glasnost

Examining Kim Jong Il's 2002 market reforms - and their impact on North Korea today

Tristan WebbTristan WebbSeptember 13, 2016
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The DPRK economy and its laws #4: Navigating the SEZs

Just how "special" are the Special Economic Zones?

Tristan WebbTristan WebbSeptember 7, 2016
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The DPRK economy and its laws #3: Are inter-Korean agreements dead or alive?

While inter-Korean relations are on ice, important agreements not yet torn up

Tristan WebbTristan WebbAugust 30, 2016
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The DPRK economy and its laws #2: The Civil Code

Who owns what in the DPRK? Ownership rights as reflected in the DPRK Civil Code

Tristan WebbTristan WebbAugust 26, 2016
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The DPRK economy and its laws: Understanding the constitution

Tracing the DPRK’s Economic Reforms through its Constitutional Amendments

Tristan WebbTristan WebbAugust 25, 2016
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UNSC N.Korea sanctions in plain English

14,273 words of six UNSC resolutions on North Korea, condensed into just 964

Tristan WebbTristan WebbApril 19, 2016
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The pros and cons of sanctions on North Korea

All side can agree on better enforcement, a multipronged approach

Tristan WebbTristan WebbMarch 29, 2016
Analysis

The shape of North Korean sanctions to come

Exports-for-development-assistance approach may present a way forward

Tristan WebbTristan WebbMarch 22, 2016