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China, North Korea
Guoanbu's shadow lurks behind Kim Jong Un's harder line

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspecting artillery firing ranges (undated picture released from Korean Central News Agency, on 6 October 2024). © STR/KCNA via KNS/AFP

The Chinese Ministry of State Security is taking advantage of turbulent international waters and North Korea's dire finances to reach out to Kim Jong-un. The helping hand, however, comes with a set of requests. [...]

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