Is the North Korean Military Better Than We Think?
Simon Whistler · July 30, 2025 · 43 min video · China & Indo-Pacific
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For years, North Korea's army looked like a bit of a joke, grainy footage of
Marching
Troops in outdated uniforms tanks, older than their crew, rifles hadn't changed
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