North Korea Economy
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Kim Jong Un’s emotional apology to North Korea a deliberate image strategy: expertsExperts say the emotional speech was designed to resonate with citizens and cement Kim's image as a competent, charismatic leader with a human side.WorldOct 13, 2020
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North Korea unveils new weapons during large military paradeNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un took centre stage at a massive military parade and public rally in Pyongyang early Saturday marking the 75th anniversary of the country's ruling party.WorldOct 10, 2020
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North Korea tells UN it will focus on economy now that it has ‘effective war deterrent’Addressing the U.N. General Assembly, the country's ambassador said the "anti-epidemic situation in our country is now under safe and stable control" as a result of measures taken to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.WorldSep 30, 2020
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Kim Jong Un deploys K-pop, basketball fashion in bid to modernize North Korean pop cultureChanges are being seen in everything from television programs to the variety and packaging of consumer goods, which have improved significantly under Kim Jong Un.WorldFeb 13, 2019
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North Korea marks 70th anniversary with huge military paradeThe parade focused on the country's economy as its most advanced missiles were held back.WorldSep 9, 2018
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Kim Jong Un’s ‘slush fund’ running dry after so many nuclear missile tests: reportNorth Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un is running out of a "slush fund" he inherited after a series of pricey nuclear weapon and missile tests, according to a report.WorldJan 26, 2018
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Buy North Korean: the country’s push for more domestic goods on store shelvesNorth Korea makes a tasty beer, and the regime has recently encouraged local industry in snack foods and other products to fill the shops.WorldJan 7, 2018
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In 2016, North Korea’s economy grew at its fastest pace in 17 yearsNorth Korea's GDP jumped by 3.9 per cent over the previous year.EconomyJul 21, 2017
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