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North Korean drug abuse reportedly spreading
Expansion beyond northern hotspots suggests loss of government control
SEOUL – Despite official denials, drug abuse has seen a recent upswing in North Korea, suggesting a loosening of government control.
The problem is particularly severe in the North Korea-China border regions, as illegal drugs manufactured near the cities of Hamheung, Nampo and Sunchon are now being sold to the outer districts at an alarming pace.
