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Episode 9 – Why is corruption both a blessing and a curse for North Korea?

2021/1/30
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Ask me about North Korea

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While internationally corruption is always seen as a major problem that most governments and societies are desperately trying to combat, in North Korea it has become somewhat of a blessing in disguise. Why is that so? How has it become the foundation of North Korean capitalism and state-society interactions? What will its consequences be for the country in the long run? If you are curious, tune in!