Institute for Far Eastern Studies (IFES) This year marked the end of a three-year mourning period for Kim Jong Il’s death. To solidify Kim Jong Un’s rule, North Korea is urging for economic advancement and emphasizing economic prosperity and people’s happiness. The Rodong Sinmun, the mouthpiece of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), increased its … Continue reading The third anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death: Urging economic prosperity through economic development