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How Global Is the North Korean Economy?
By: Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein April 15, 2022 Commentary, NK Economy Column North Korea may be one of the most autarkic economies in the world, but it is far from isolated from global fluctuations. Market price data suggests that North Korea faces much more volatile fluctuations and often much more extreme price swings than those on international markets.
National Health Priority Trends in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
By: Eric K. Kim, Kee B. Park and Nagi M. Shafik April 7, 2022 Commentary, Human Security Over the years, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has restructured and improved its health policy. The changes in the DPRK’s National Health Priorities (NHPs), which were published in 2004, 2010 and 2016, reveal how the landscape is shifting in relation to the health needs of the North Korean people.
Power Organizations' Personnel Registers (as of now)
Our researchers have shared with us articles from their own pages. Please take a moment to view the article from its original source. View The ROK Ministry of Unification [MOU] recently provided an update to the personnel of North Korea’s power organizations. Below, please find a selection of power organizations and their current personnel.
North Korea as a Beneficiary of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
By: Ruediger Frank March 16, 2022 Commentary, Foreign Affairs On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a military invasion of Ukraine. The world is only starting to understand the resulting geoeconomic and geopolitical consequences, but it is safe to say that they are and will be substantial and that North Korea is likely to benefit in economic, political and military ways. The most significant and tangible gains for North Korea will be economic.
Beyond the Billet-Doux: Thoughts on How to Read the Trump-Kim Letters
By: Robert Carlin August 16, 2021 Commentary, Foreign Affairs Serious engagement between the US and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has typically employed three strands of signaling: lower-level official statements or commentary; substantive positions discussed at the negotiating table; and private messages between the two countries’ top leaders. Historically, it has been difficult for Washington to coordinate these strands.
North Korea’s Vaccination Capabilities: Implications for a COVID-19 Campaign
By: Nagi M. Shafik, C. Yoonhee Ryder and Kee B. Park August 5, 2021 Commentary, Human Security Although the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) appears to have succeeded in preventing the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 virus) from entering its borders, the drastic isolation measures have hurt its economy and taken a toll on the vulnerable population. As the pandemic shows no sign of abating, the country will need to explore a path to reopening while minimizing the risk to its people.
Sanctions undermine global health security
The novel coronavirus that caused the outbreak in Wuhan, China, has spread throughout Asia, North America, and Europe. The alarming rate of new cases suggests the virus is more contagious than SARS. Drastic measures, such as locking-down the entire city of Wuhan to prevent the spread, are being imposed in China. More and more countries are restricting the entry of Chinese travelers into their country. These draconian measures are not foolproof.
Nuclear war and public health: rebalancing priorities and global health leadership
Recently, the North Korean nuclear and missile crisis has gripped international media headlines.1 In the streets of Seoul, the vast majority of civilians remain remarkably calm, confident that this threat will pass like those of the past. Yet, complacency would not serve an excuse in the face of war by either intention or tragic miscalculation. By then, the silence of the global health community will likely be seen as an opportunity missed. Why does it remain silent?
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