Center for Strategic and International Studies

North Korea's Surprising Economic Boom | The Capital Cable #137

The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times both recently called North Korea's economy a surprising success, pointing to ...

The World’s Most Surprising Economic Success Story Is…North Korea

Arms sales to Russia and goods from China have provided a boost, despite sanctions. “The regime is wealthier than ever.” ...
Daily NK

North Korea shifts China ventures toward learning

North Korea-China joint ventures are shifting beyond capital and equipment toward Chinese production and management know-how, ...

North Korea uses renamed institute to attack Seoul-Tokyo ties, signals entrenched 'two hostile states' policy

North Korea on Thursday used a research institute apparently renamed under its "two hostile states" policy to denounce ...
Reuters

Hopes of North Korea economic reform spur surge in Chinese tourism

DANDONG, China (Reuters) - North Korea's proclaimed shift in national focus to economic development from nuclear arms is prompting cautious optimism across the Chinese border in Dandong, a trading hub ...

S. Korea, US, Japan reaffirm NK denuclearization commitment, vow to boost economic security ties

The top diplomats of Korea, the United States and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearization of the ...