In the past three decades or so, jangmadangs have sprung up all across North Korea. Despite the Kim regime's numerous efforts to clamp down on jangmadangs and the rise of foreign media in North Korea, they have been largely unsuccessful, with jangmadangs becoming a vital part of North Koreans' daily lives, making up a majority of the economy. Additionally, foreign media is becoming more and more prevalent and playing a larger role in North Koreans' daily lives. Jangmadangs have had major social, economic, and political implications, changing North Korea from the inside. Despite the Kim regime’s current and previous policies towards jangmadangs and foreign media, in the coming years, we will likely see North Korea slowly opening up more and more to the world as capitalism and foreign media continue to become more popular and vital for survival. The increased marketization led by the prevalence of jangmadangs will most likely lead to the continued shift of ideas about the Kim regime and North Korea in general, forcing Kim Jong Un to make certain concessions in order to stay in control.