The pandemic and economic hardship in North Korea

The World

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has admitted that things are not going well for the country. It was a startling admission, but there were few details. North Korea is a subject tackled by our friends at The Intelligence podcast, produced by Economist Radio in London. Its host Jason Palmer host and speaks to The World’s host Carol Hills. 

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