April 25, 2024
Opinion

“Add oil!” North Korean perspectives on protests in Hong Kong

State media has sought to emphasize stability and sovereignty in the face of growing instability

North Korea has had a diverse range of interactions with Hong Kong in the past few years.

In 2016, a North Korean student sought asylum at the South Korean consulate while Hong Kong, raising questions about the territory would handle the defection.

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