The political economy of Pyongyang’s new subway cars

By Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein  The upgrades of Pyongyang seem to continue with no signs of slowing down. Kim Jong-un has made Pyongyang’s massive facelift into one of the hallmarks of his tenure. Not just theme parks have been given attention. Since a few years back, people have spoken of a “building boom” in Pyongyang. Many believe … Continue reading The political economy of Pyongyang’s new subway cars