I think North Korea ?s understanding of China?s economic reforms is changing and deepening, and this trip may be an important part of that.

We do not think there is an issue of refugees between China and North Korea

To the extent that anyone has leverage over North Korea, it's China.

North Korea is just avoiding (being subject to) economic sanctions.

All of North Korea is a jail.

Inside, I’m assaulted by the evening propaganda broadcasts coming over the apartment’s hardwired loudspeaker. There’s one in every apartment and factory floor in Pyongyang