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North Korean teachers ordered to cram English for language contest

Education authorities in North Korea’s North Hamgyong province have ordered teachers to compete in a “multilingual contest” in 2026.

  • North Korean teachers in Hamgyong province pressured to excel in 2026 English contest.
  • Teachers scramble to prepare for multilingual competition on November 15.
  • North Hamgyong provincial education bureau pushes for higher teaching standards.

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