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Border cities bright at night as North Korea goes solar
North Korea's border city Sinuiju is now visibly brighter at night due to solar power, as reported by satellite imagery and eyewitnesses. Experts suggest this shift addresses chronic energy shortages, with areas like Wihwa Island showing increased nighttime illumination.
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