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DPRK spent 16% of 2023 budget on defense amid regional tensions

Al Mayadeen English   Source: Agencies    2024-01-16 12:25    0 Shares
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The 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)
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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