The country has one of the largest standing armies in the world, but much of its equipment is old. Leaders have sought to make up for that shortcoming by building new weapons.
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North Korea’s Covid Outbreak Is Scary, and an Opportunity
Kim Jong-un may be ready to re-engage with the world
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Putin’s Threats Highlight the Dangers of a New, Riskier Nuclear Era
After generations of stability in nuclear arms control, a warning to Russia from President Biden shows how old norms are eroding.
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South Korea Inaugurates Yoon Suk-yeol as President
During his inaugural speech, Yoon Suk-yeol said his country would play a greater role in promoting freedom and human rights around the world.