VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2025-07-28
“Kim Yo Jong’s comments are an effort to advance national pride by portraying North Korea in a superior position, despite its economic struggles and international pariah status,”
Leif-Eric Easley · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-28
Leif-Eric Easley evaluated the domestic messaging behind Kim Yo Jong's statement.
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