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North Korea's Economic Struggles and Leadership Acknowledgment

This chapter explores the rare admission by North Korea's leadership regarding the country's significant economic challenges, exacerbated by sanctions and the pandemic. It examines Kim Jong-un's acknowledgment of the regime's failures, the severe impact on citizens' lives, and the ongoing isolationist policies amid natural disasters.

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