Institute for Far Eastern Studies (IFES) 2013-12-27 In an effort to restore the mood of economic development following the ‘terror politics’ created from the execution of Jang Song Thaek, North Korean state media is beginning to emphasize “construction of a powerful economy” and “improvement of people’s lives” once again. Rodong Shinmun reported on December 19, 2013 … Continue reading Building the economy and construction projects emphasized once again