North Korea Facing “Acute Food Insecurity” but United Nations Plans No Aid
Despite the acknowledged food insecurity in North Korea, the UN’s humanitarian response plan does not include an appeal for assistance to the North.
Korea’s Economy Slowed in the Third Quarter, but Still on Track for 4.0% Growth in 2021
A tightening of social distancing measures since July, aimed at slowing a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections, slowed Korea’s economic growth.
North Korean Economy Shrinks in 2020
North Korea’s real GDP fell by 4.5% in 2020, the steepest decline since 1997 during the “Arduous March,” when North Korea was hit by famine.
U.S.-Japan-Korea Trilateralism after the Biden-Moon Summit
As policymakers muddle through the continued freeze in Korea-Japan relations, the U.S. should not have too high expectations for trilateral cooperation.
The Impact of the Pandemic on Women in the Korean Labor Market
Korea stands out for its success in handling the COVID-19 pandemic and limiting its economic impact. The 1.0% fall in real GDP in 2020 was…
North Korea’s Difficulties Coping with COVID-19
The government of North Korea continues to report that it has no cases of COVID-19. In its most recent submission to the World Health Organization…
Korea’s Economic Outlook: Is More Fiscal Support Needed?
Korea’s economy shrank by 1% in 2020, the first contraction since the 1997 Asian financial crisis (Table 1). It was the smallest decline among the…
Prospects for U.S. Humanitarian Aid to North Korea in the COVID Era
By Robert R. King The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service a few days ago published a working paper updating and reassessing international food…
North Korea’s COVID-19 Vaccine Cold Chain Challenge
For North Korea to return to some semblance of its pre-COVID existence it will need to vaccinate its population, but acquiring the necessary vaccines will…