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Summary North Korea's Air Koryo wanted a Concorde to showcase modernity and cut travel times but failed due to costs. The nation's interest in Concorde was symbolic and practical, aiming to alter global perceptions of the regime. The reported negotiations with British and French manufacturers for Concorde collapsed due to costs and geopolitical concerns. North Korea, officially known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), is a country that captures regular global attention due to its strict governance under the Kim dynasty and its highly centralized, state-controlled economy and society. The secluded country makes headlines for its policies and...
