North Korea's Emerging Middle Class

North Korea has an image of dire poverty and famine, but thanks to trade with Russia and China the economy is a dynamic space and fast developing. Dr Benjamin Habib (Politics and International Relations, La Trobe University) speaks to Professor Nick Bisley (Executive Director, La Trobe University) about the impact of North Korea's development and the emergence of the 'donju', the middle class. Follow Benjamin Habib on Twitter: www.twitter.com/DrBenjaminHabib Follow Nick Bisley on Twitter: www.twitter.com/nickbisley Theme music: Asian Wonders by Butterfly Tea Photo: Roberto Saltori on Flickr (www.flickr.com/photos/robysaltori/5786391120)