Read this excellent article on North Korea’s market possible reforms by Lankov. it is kind of long, but I enjoyed it.
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Marcus Noland gives an op-ed regarding the declaration and the effect on trade. Hat tip to NKEconWatch.
Sphere: Related ContentThis is a very good read by Bruce Klingner. Again, there is not much for me to comment on, because this explains everything just fine. In a nutshell, it outlines the problems and the possible solutions.
Sphere: Related ContentThis is a must see documentary. GI Korea has the video for one and all to see. Do it quickly because it could be removed.
Sphere: Related ContentI updated some of the plugins and added some new ones in case you have not noticed including a widget for the elections of the United States as well as my IM online status. I am usually on, so if any readers want to drop in and say hello, please feel free to do so. Also, make sure to drop into the forums and invite others to join there as well. Thanks!
Sphere: Related ContentAs usual, Joshua has an interesting commentary on the collapsed framework 2.0 and how Kim Jong Il plays everybody like a flute. There is really no reason for me to comment further. The posting speaks for itself. Also see Richardson’s posting.
Sphere: Related ContentHere is a commentary on Lee by Kim Dae-joong. I do not need to make commentary on this commentary. It should speak for itself.
Sphere: Related ContentAn interesting article about the Mount Kumgang resort can be found here. It talks about how North Korea is opening up, but only on their terms and how they can tone down the rhetoric. However, the most interesting part is about the two ten-year old boys looking into the gate where they are not allowed in when all their lives are taught Americans are the sworn enemy. A very good read.
Sphere: Related ContentCrew of USS Pueblo released by North Korea on this day in 1968. The crew and captain of the U.S. intelligence gathering ship Pueblo are released after 11 months imprisonment by the government of North Korea. The ship, and its 83-man crew, was seized by North Korean warships on January 23 and charged with intruding into North Korean waters.
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Sphere: Related ContentUntil my friend gets a dedicated room for DPRK and other discussions, it will be on server irc.arg-irc.net channel #arg-irc. A Java IRC client is available, but you can certainly use your own client to connect.
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