SURPRISE: North Korea Economy BOOMING, Built More Housing Than LA/Chicago

Channel: Breaking Points

Duration: 13:02

The Big Picture

North Korea is experiencing what can only be described as an unexpected economic renaissance, reminiscent of a plot twist no one saw coming. By leveraging its alliances with China and Russia, particularly through munitions and mercenary deals, the nation has been able to throw off the shackles of US sanctions (or at least wiggle free) and launch into a housing boom that would leave even major American cities envious. However, it’s important to remember that despite these flashy changes, significant inequality and authoritarian control still loom large.

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Quote of the Moment

The single most interesting part...is about housing, about how Pyongyang and North Korea has been able to build more new housing in a few year period than Los Angeles and Chicago...

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Is It Clickbait?

Clickbait verdict: Not quite clickbait, but eye-opening. — Yes, apparently North Korea has indeed outbuilt major US cities like Los Angeles and Chicago in terms of housing, thanks to unexpected economic ties with Russia and China.

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