CLEAN : North Korea shoring up loyalty in face of pandemic: analysts

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by a regime in managing public discontent amid economic struggles. It highlights the regime's response to crises, such as the pandemic and sanctions, by increasing control measures. The impact of COVID-19 allowed the regime to implement unexpected policy changes, like import restrictions. Despite economic difficulties, the regime remains committed to its nuclear and missile programs.

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