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An Olympic dark horse: how North Korean athletes punch above their weight | South China Morning Post

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Despite a small population and limited resources as one of the poorest countries in the world, North Korea has historically performed relatively well in the Olympics. The country consistently ranks high in lists comparing Olympic medals won by a country to its economic output. However, as the Games evolve, one exper…

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