North Korea's Post-Pandemic Challenges

This chapter explores the potential implications of foreign visitors returning to North Korea after the pandemic, signaling a possible reopening amidst strict controls and ongoing hardships for citizens. It examines the regime's focus on power consolidation and weapon development, despite the humanitarian crises stemming from isolation. The discussion highlights the alarming expansion of North Korea's nuclear capabilities and the waning influence of international bodies like the UN in regulating these advancements.