Rhetoric versus reality for the women of North Korea: Mothers of the revolution

Article Abstract:

Women of North Korea have become active players in emerging market processes centered on local markets, which has created new opportunities for them and new challenges for those who seek to protect traditional gender role expectations, including the state. This spread of capitalist relations and changes in the social position of women in the long run is likely to affect social relations and potentially the legitimacy of the regime.

Public affairs, Social aspects, Economic aspects, Women, Koreans, Emerging markets

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Real reform in North Korea?

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The basis for and consequences of North Korea's July 2002 economic reforms, which were intended to improve economic situation, is analyzed. The reforms are studied with reference to three related trends that were noticed in the reform's repercussions, monetization, decentralization and foreign capital acquisition.

Government expenditures, Analysis, Economic policy, Economic conditions, Economic reform

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North Korea in 2002: a survival game

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North Korea's internal, external and inter-Korean relations experienced dramatic ups and downs in mid 2002. These factors are closely related for the success of North Korea's bold economic improvement measure.

International economic relations, Evaluation, 2002 AD, North Korean foreign relations

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