The 70th Anniversary of the Koreas

... it had overcome famine and started to show signs of economic growth. Even more paradoxically, economic growth in North Korea picked up pace significantly in 2012–2013, when the sanctions were tightened. This was primarily due to the fact that when Kim Jong-un came to power, he launched active, albeit quiet, market reforms in the country. From Confrontation to Dialogue The tension around Korea has been one of the greatest threats to international security in recent years. Today, the global community ...