Strong arms: North Koreas pandemic era weapons program

Published: Aug. 1, 2023, 9:45 a.m.

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The country is not new to seclusion, but under the aegis of the pandemic, Kim Jong Un tightened borders even more. His regime has enjoyed the extra control, but are things finally opening up? The world\\u2019s biggest rice exporter is banning rice exports and the developing world is going to feel the heat (10:13). And, a new approach to dairy \\u2013 without cows (14:39).


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