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The main question to you is why is North Korea relevant? In what ways does North Korea continue to be a relevant player in the world?

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This solution examines North Korea and identifies whether it is still an important entity in matters of international affairs. Over 400 words of original text along with links to informative websites.

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The main question to you is why is North Korea relevant? You agree to the interview and Sebastian from Cannes, France calls you. "You know, the Korean peninsula was separated several decades ago. In what ways does North Korea continue to be a relevant player in the world?"

North Korea continues to be relevant for the following reasons:

Humanitarian:

Because the focus of the North Korean government is so fixed on military issues the people are neglected. Food shortages are a constant problem as well as the lack of basic sanitation and health care in much of the country. Additionally basic human rights are violated and the people of North Korea are treated merely as a means to an end for those in power. The free ...

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