
The Intelligence from The Economist
Strong arms: North Korea’s pandemic era weapons program
Aug 1, 2023
In this discussion, Andrew Knox, careers correspondent at The Economist, and data journalist Marie Seger dive into North Korea's pandemic-era weapon strategies. They reveal how the regime's isolation has intensified under Kim Jong Un and the alarming rise in malnutrition among citizens. Additionally, Seger highlights innovations in dairy production through cowless cheese using precision fermentation, promising a sustainable future amid global challenges like the recent rice export ban affecting developing nations.
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