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It’s not about nukes. The real news is North Korea’s dangerous economic reforms.

It’s not about nukes. The real news is North Korea’s dangerous economic reforms.

North Korea pursued economic reform for the last 10 years, but decisions at the Party Congress will undo that progress

It’s not about nukes. The real news is North Korea’s dangerous economic reforms.
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 15, 2021
Supreme People’s Assembly, explained: Why North Korea is on the political move

Supreme People’s Assembly, explained: Why North Korea is on the political move

The legislative meeting will kick-off the five-year plan discussed at Pyongyang’s Party Congress

Supreme People’s Assembly, explained: Why North Korea is on the political move
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung January 14, 2021
The Eighth Party Congress and the future of North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 165
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The Eighth Party Congress and the future of North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 165

NK Pro contributing analysts and NK News staff discuss the DPRK economy, WMDs, foreign relations and more

The Eighth Party Congress and the future of North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 165
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot January 12, 2021
Kim Jong Un absent as officials talk military, science plans at Party Congress

Kim Jong Un absent as officials talk military, science plans at Party Congress

Leaders ironed out finer details about future agriculture, science, defense capabilities and industry plans

Kim Jong Un absent as officials talk military, science plans at Party Congress
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis | Won-Gi Jung January 11, 2021
So far, North Korea’s new economic plan is full of bad signs
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So far, North Korea’s new economic plan is full of bad signs

State media shared vague details about Party Congress economic reforms that suggest more state control on DPRK markets

So far, North Korea’s new economic plan is full of bad signs
Peter Ward
Peter Ward January 11, 2021
Expert roundup: What North Korea’s Eighth Party Congress says about the future

Expert roundup: What North Korea’s Eighth Party Congress says about the future

Analysts weigh in on North Korea’s relationship with Seoul and Washington, plus the DPRK’s economic outlook in 2021

Expert roundup: What North Korea’s Eighth Party Congress says about the future
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy January 9, 2021
Why North Korea paradoxically does and does not want to boost its economy
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Why North Korea paradoxically does and does not want to boost its economy

Many carrots have been dangled in front of the DPRK, but leaders don’t want economic growth to ruin their political sway

Why North Korea paradoxically does and does not want to boost its economy
Thomas Schäfer
Thomas Schäfer January 6, 2021
North Korea talks new economic plan and military on day two of Party Congress

North Korea talks new economic plan and military on day two of Party Congress

State media lacked details on Thursday, signaling a heightened level of secrecy compared to 2016, experts say

North Korea talks new economic plan and military on day two of Party Congress
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 6, 2021
North Korea and China upgraded nearly all border trade crossings in 2020
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North Korea and China upgraded nearly all border trade crossings in 2020

In a likely push for trade, Pyongyang and Beijing poured resources into roads and other projects for a post-COVID-19 era

North Korea and China upgraded nearly all border trade crossings in 2020
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 6, 2021
Kim Jong Un gives rare speech at first North Korean Party Congress in years

Kim Jong Un gives rare speech at first North Korean Party Congress in years

Kim spoke on the country’s “underachieved” economic plan for a massive political event that will take several days

Kim Jong Un gives rare speech at first North Korean Party Congress in years
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Kelly Kasulis January 5, 2021