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North Korea’s Dark Secret: ‘100-Year Drought’ Is Knocking Out Its Power Supply

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The hydroelectric-reliant Hermit Kingdom just admitted it’s in its ‘worst drought in 100 years’ and can’t even keep its lights on. But the secret economy might keep North Koreans from starving to death this time.

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