March 28, 2024
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“Ciao compagno!” North Korea’s long, stormy relationship with Italy

The untold historical bromance between Rome and Pyongyang

One would think that Italy and North Korea have little to nothing in common. One would also think relations would be frosty at best. One would, surprisingly enough, be mistaken.

From art and cuisine, to language, and football, Pyongyang's connections to Rome are quintessentially Italian: personal, warm, and just a little bit fiery.

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