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Re:My doomed career as a North Korean novelist by Pigalowda on Thursday December 14, 2023 @09:24AM (#38641634)
I wonder what other intelligent things you believe. And it’s not “NK” it is DPRK.
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Re:My doomed career as a North Korean novelist by krowfromthewall on Thursday December 14, 2023 @11:52PM (#38651113)
In that case, its not UK, its United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

NK or North Korea is a common name used by many to refer to that country, DPRK is the official name. Anyone is free to use whichever one they want.

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