DPRK spent 16% of 2023 budget on defense amid regional tensions
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3 min readThe Democratic People's Republic of Korea announces that it spent 15.9% of its 2023 budget to boost its defense capabilities, according to Finance Minister Ko Jong Bom.
In this photo provided by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea government, DPRK leader Kim Jong Un speaks at the Supreme People’s Assembly in Pyongyang, DPRK, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. (AP)
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