North Korea: Threat or Blackmailer?

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I really hate everything being rolled into the giant when is enough thread, so this was the most relevant NK thread.

This is from the NK news site Rodong Sinmun

Amnesty to Be Granted in DPRK



The DPRK will grant an amnesty to those who had been convicted of the crimes against the country and people on the occasion of the 70th founding anniversary of the DPRK.

The amnesty will take effect from Aug. 1.

The DPRK Cabinet and relevant organs will take practical measures to help the released people settle down to normal working life.

The Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK promulgated a decree in this regard on July 12.

The decree said it is the intrinsic demand of Korean-style socialist system and the consistent principle of state activities to protect the independent and creative life of the popular masses and make selfless, devoted efforts for them by thoroughly applying the people-first principle, the most vivid expression of the Juche-oriented view on the people and people-centered philosophy.

Rodong News Team

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-n...-idUSKBN1KD2HW

These seem like positive baby steps, I think them announcing an amnesty program in their official newspaper, and defending the move as good for the party is a pretty incredible thing. Obviously trust but verify still applies.