In a groundbreaking interview with the BBC, a senior North Korean government official who recently defected shares insights that shed light on the Hermit Kingdom's intriguing strategy. This elite defector, who took a life-or-death gamble to escape the regime, reveals that North Korea is banking on a Trump presidency to restart negotiations with the United States.
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea, or North Korea as it is more commonly known, presents a fascinating paradox. Despite being one of the poorest nations on Earth, with an average daily income of less than $3, it ranks among the world's nine nuclear powers. How does a country facing such economic adversity manage to build a nuclear arsenal capable of striking targets across the globe? Let's delve into the intriguing story behind North Korea's nuclear program.