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Episode: Strong arms: North Koreaβs pandemic era weapons program
Description: 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 worldβs 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 β without cows (14:39).For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, try a free 30-day digital subscription by going to www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...