Development Prospects for North Korea (Routledge Advances in Korean Studies)

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.

Tae Yong Jung is Director of the Research Center for Global Sustainability at the Institute for Global Engagement and Empowerment and a professor in the Graduate School of International Studies, at Yonsei University, South Korea.

Sung Jin Kang is Professor in the Department of Economics and Graduate School of Energy and Environment at Korea University, South Korea.