Andrew Knox

Dominic Ziegler, a columnist on Asian affairs, and Andrew Knox, The Economist's Korea correspondent, dive into Bangladesh's complex transformation over fifty years. They discuss how economic growth is threatened by rampant corruption and challenges in the garment industry. The conversation shifts to North Korea's funding of missile programs through illicit means like crypto scams. They also explore the legacy of BBC Monitoring, revealing its crucial historical role in information gathering and the impact of modern technology on media.

Andrew Knox, The Economist's Korea correspondent, dives deep into North Korea's COVID-19 crisis, revealing the stark contrast between the regime's claims and reality. With a healthcare system in shambles and rampant pre-existing conditions, Knox highlights the severe impact of isolationist policies. He discusses how these failures may affect North Korea's international relations moving forward. Alongside this, the conversation touches on rising tensions regarding Turkish refugees, exacerbated by political agendas, and the educational challenges faced by boys in the Arab world.