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Understanding Kim Jong Un’s Policymaking: Pyongyang’s Views on Banking
As the third project in our series on understanding Kim Jong Un’s economic policymaking, we examined how North Korean academic journals treat the concept of banking
Robert Carlin • Rachel Minyoung Lee
Commentary
South Korea’s Formal Membership in the Quad Plus: A Bridge Too Far?
As Biden looks to expand the Quad, the strategic interests of additional members—notably South Korea’s—present challenges
Jason Li
Commentary
Afghanistan Crisis Reignites South Korea’s Refugee Debate
As South Korea admits Afghans as “special contributors,” the country remains divided over refugees.
Seoho Lee • Natalia Slavney
Commentary
Understanding Kim Jong Un’s Economic Policymaking: Defense Versus Civilian Spending
There has long been a tug-of-war in the North Korean leadership over military versus civilian spending
Robert Carlin • Rachel Minyoung Lee
Op-Ed
Nuclear Weapons in South Korea? Not So Fringe Anymore.
the Biden administration needs to re-examine the current deterrence arrangements and modify it to better address the changing security environment
Op-Ed
Keep Humanitarian Aid Humanitarian
The US must act on its commitment to human rights by responding to the UN’s calls for delivering food aid to the humanitarian crisis in the DPRK
Commentary
Understanding Kim Jong Un’s Economic Policymaking: Project Overview
A project that reviews the dynamics of North Korea’s economic policymaking under Kim Jong Un, from when he assumed power in December 2011 until 2020
Rachel Minyoung Lee • Robert Carlin
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