The Fifth Annual North Korea Economic Forum Conference
The Correlation Between North Korea’s Economic and Foreign Policy
Day One: Tuesday, October 31, 2023
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
Day Two: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT
All sessions will be held virtually via zoom
***The Keynote Conversation on November 1st will be held in a hybrid format at George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs***
1957 E ST NW, Washington DC
Lindner Family Commons (Room 602)
Event Description
While North Korea’s foreign policy intricately intertwines with its internal economic dynamics, this crucial aspect often eludes comprehensive analysis within discussions on the country’s economic policy. There exists a notable gap in understanding how Pyongyang’s foreign policy not only shapes but is also shaped by its economic strategies. Bridging this gap by establishing clear linkages is essential for policymakers, providing valuable insights as they explore policy options for North Korea. This exploration becomes particularly pertinent in evaluating which economic incentives may prove effective (or not) when North Korea decides to rejoin the negotiating table. The 2023 North Korea Economic Forum Conference aims to delve deeply into this unexplored territory. Drawing from a diverse array of academic disciplines and subject-matter specializations, the two-day conference will cover North Korea’s science and technology policy, trademarks, cryptocurrency theft, and semiconductor industry.
Background on the North Korea Economic Forum
The North Korea Economic Forum (NKEF) is part of the policy program at the George Washington University’s Institute for Korean Studies (GWIKS). The Forum aims to promote the understanding of North Korean economic issues, distribute the well-balanced, deeply touched, and multi-dimensionally explored pictures of North Korean economy and to expand the network among the various North Korean economy watchers. The Forum is mostly a closed and off-the-record meeting where participants can freely and seriously discuss the critical issues. Mr. William Brown is currently the chair of the NKEF and is leading the meetings. It also organizes special conferences made public throughout the academic year. The Forum is made possible by a generous grant provided by the KDI School of Public Policy and Management.
This event is on the record and open to the public.
