Anybody who is anybody will get his piece of the action. And no one who is anyone will ask questions.
A history of frozen wastelands and brazen population control will, one day, appear as a mere footnote in a Pyongyang museum. "Yes, it was once that way, but under our immortal leadership, we have triumphed and become entirely modern. Now we rule by edict and force in order to build a paradise for every citizen. Triple bacon burgers! Nachos! Rodeo Drive!"
Sort out the difference between low and high consumer culture according to what's in your wallet.
It's Showtime in North Korea.
This is the mouth-watering prospect for investors.
As I say, Kim knows the new model just by looking at China. He loses nothing in the way of control. He just plays from a different deck of cards -- all aces.
Of course, in order for a titanic deal to go through, China will have to be included. No doubt, behind the scenes, they've been at the bargaining table. The Trump "trade war" with Xi Jinping has a number of moving parts.
Ready, set, go! Crony capitalism rides again.
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