Development Prospects for North Korea

The contributors to this book explore the current situation of North Korea in various aspects and provide policy suggestions for North Korea to become part of the international community and achieve sustainable development. Focusing on three key areas of economic development, namely, international sectors, agriculture and urban development, and energy and environment, this book lays out recommendations and prospects for North Korea. Authors assess the current situation of North Korea, explore preconditions for becoming a member of the international community, and suggest policies necessary for the sustainable development of North Korea. They cover a wide range of areas including reforestation, WTO accession, and the potential for economic integration with South Korea. These evaluations draw on both what is understood about the current situation in North Korea and comparisons with other countries and territories. This book will be a valuable resource for scholars and policy planners who focus on North Korea.

Table of Contents:
1.Prospects of Economic Development Strategy for North Korea [Sung Jin Kang, Korea University, South Korea] 2.Economic Characteristics and Prospects of Economic Development of the DPRK [Zhenan Quan and Shijun Cao, Yanbian University, China] 3.The Status and Evaluation of North Korea's Economic Reform [Moonsu Yang, University of North Korean Studies, South Korea] 4.Development Models for the DPRK: A Comparative Perspective [Chun Fu Li, Nankai University, China] 5.Potential Effects of Economic Integration between North and South Korea [Hankyung Sung, University of Seoul, South Korea] 6 Industrial Structure and Development Strategy in North Korea [Donghun Kim, Yonsei University] 7.Financing in the Reform and Opening of North Korea:What are the Preconditions? [Tae Soo Kang, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy, South Korea; Dahyun Kim, Yonsei University, South Korea] 8.Effect of WTO Accession on North Korea and its Implications for Economic Development [Hongshik Lee and Sung Taek Cho, Korea University, South Korea] 9.Labour Market and Manpower Management in North Korea [Jaeho Keum, Korea University of Technology and Education, South Korea] 10.Analysis of North Korea's Potential for Agricultural Revolution after Economic Crisis [Younghoon Kim, Korea Rural Economic Institute, South Korea; Hyo Chan Oh, Korea Environment Institute, South Korea] 11.New Paradigms of Urban Development for Metropolitan Cities in North Korea [Chen-Won Choi, Korean Foundation for Advanced Studies; Hong So Lee, Asian Development Bank] 12.North Korea Tourism and Integrated Resorts [Wonseok Seo, Kyung Hee University, South Korea] 13.The Energy Situation in North Korea and its Implications for CO2 Mitigation [Tae Yong Jung and Jongwoo Moon, Yonsei University, South Korea] 14.North Korea's Opportunities for Sustainable Development under the Paris Climate Regime [Yoon-Hee Ha, Korea University, South Korea] 15.Restoration of Degraded Forest in North Korea [Woo-Kyun Lee and Sle-gee Lee, Korea University, South Korea; Hyun-Ah Choi, Hans Seidel Foundation, Korea Office]