Marie DuMond
Associate Director and Associate Fellow, CSIS Korea Chair
Articles By This Author
Across the Tracks: North Korean Railcar Manufacturing and the 2018 Inter-Korean Agreement
Connection and modernization of railways in the Korean peninsula's eastern transportation corridor is a declared step within the historic April 27, 2018 joint declaration for peace, prosperity, and unification.
Wonsan Railway Rolling Stock Complex
Activity around Wonsan is likely to be a leading indication of inter-Korean joint declaration progress given its role both in the eastern transportation corridor and the national economy.
Modernization and Expansion Project at the Korean People's Army Fishery Station No. 15
The fishing industry's critical role in North Korea's economy, particularly its foreign currency earning operations, led to a series of international sanctions on North Korean seafood.
Mining North Korea: Magnesite Production at the Taehung Youth Hero Mine
Antiquated facilities, equipment, and processes, together with the continual plague of electricity shortages, will hinder any dramatic production increases of magnesite at North Korea's Taehung Youth Hero Mine.
Making Solid Tracks: North Korea's Railway Connections with China and Russia
North and South Korea are moving forward with inter-Korean railway cooperation as a key engine for advancing inter-Korean reconciliation and building the infrastructure for eventual unification. These projects will all be costly and time intensive.