
North Korea builds monuments around the world
North Korea's state-run Mansudae Art Studio has made millions of dollars building monuments in Africa, Asia and Europe

In an attempt to generate goodwill and bring in currency despite international sanctions, North Korea's Mansudae Art Studio has built massive monuments for countries in Africa, Asia and Europe. North Korea's most lucrative relationship is in Africa, where diplomatic ties date back to the Cold War. Mansudae's foreign projects have reportedly brought an estimated $260 million over the years.