May 10, 2024
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North Korea still lacks electricity, but energy aid could be the future: Report

Expert says the world can engage with North Korea by laying the groundwork for clean, efficient energy

Space station photos of the Korean Peninsula at night show a stark contrast between the two neighboring countries: South Korean cities glowing in electric light and most of North Korea cloaked in darkness, with the exception of the capital city of Pyongyang.

Now, a report from the Nautilus Institute for Security and Sustainability argues that the rest of the world can engage with North Korea by helping it with efficient and clean energy production. 

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