The Nampo-Pyongyang corridor

Stanislas Roussin (1) , César Ducruet (2)

1 Seric-Corée
2 GC (UMR_8504) - Géographie-cités

This paper provides an overview of main problems affecting the development of North Korean regions. It recognizes the importance of transport and logistics as key factors in regional economic growth. A critical overview of main economic areas in terms of market size, industrial specializations, accessibility, and infrastructure provision, concludes that Nampo is the most efficient location for European companies that are willing to use North Korea as a base for producing and exporting their goods. Conclusions are based on recent figures about maritime traffics and hinterland characteristics

Mots clés: DPRK; Europe; logistics; North Korea; regional development

Mots clés: RPDC; logistique; Corée du Nord; développement régional

Domaines: Géographie

Stanislas Roussin, César Ducruet. The Nampo-Pyongyang corridor. Recent Changes in North Korea and the Role of the European Union (Institute of Unification Studies & Hans Seidel Foundation, Seoul National University), Jun 2007, Séoul, South Korea. ⟨halshs-00459751⟩