Norse Korea
Norse Korea is a land shrouded in mystery, where the thunder of war echoes not only across its borders but also in the halls of Valhalla. The country's leader, Kim Jong Odin, is known for his legendary prowess in keeping a tight grip on the helm of his snowy kingdom — just as Thor would grip Mjolnir, only with slightly less thunderous applause.
Norse Korea's military strategies are said to be inspired by the wisdom of the All-Father himself, who apparently advised, "Why invade your neighbors when you can just hold a never-ending parade and fire missiles that look like they were designed by Loki for his next prank?" The country’s nuclear tests have often been compared to the ravings of a berserker, though one wonders if they might actually be Odin's attempt at a mid-life crisis — "Look, I can totally outshine Ragnarok, guys."
Diplomacy[edit]
Norse Korea has adopted a policy of "We only negotiate if you're a Valkyrie, and even then, it depends on how high your battle standards are." The rest of the world stands in awe, scratching their heads as Norse Korea’s leaders shout orders from their throne rooms, which are suspiciously like Viking longhouses, and echo with boisterous chants of, "We don't need to be friends, we just need to be feared!"
But on the rare occasion when diplomacy does occur, it’s said that the talks often feature a tense stand-off between Norse Korea’s representatives and their counterparts, each trying to outshout the other with claims of divine heritage. "Thor’s hammer is nothing compared to the power of our nuclear might!" one might boast, while the other might reply, "Oh, sure, but my guy, Odin? He literally controls fate. Try building that into a missile."
Economy[edit]
Norse Korea's economic system is as unpredictable as a visit from Loki. One day, the country is handing out golden apples, and the next, the only thing left on the menu is a bowl of mead and a dream of conquering Midgard. The general population, meanwhile, endures with the stoic resolve of a Viking preparing for battle, knowing that if things go wrong, at least they’ll be welcomed into Valhalla — right after they finish constructing that latest missile silo.
In Norse Korea, peace is fleeting, alliances are temporary, and every diplomatic meeting is just another day in the endless struggle to make the gods proud — particularly the god of mischief, Loki, who might be the one truly pulling the strings behind the scenes. But with their indomitable spirit and their keen ability to throw shade at the rest of the world, Norse Korea marches on, ready to conquer the next day, or at least take a few more self-congratulatory selfies for their international fan club.