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by quicklime 212 days ago
>> This North Korean world map is centred on the Pacific Ocean, which gives Korea a privileged position on the global stage

> This is normal for asian maps, Japan does the same thing for example.

This is common in Australia too.

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So you're saying North Korea, Japan and Australia are engaged in a leftist plot to take a privileged position in the world?

All we need is some TikTok, YouTube shorts and some gullible right wingers, and I think we've got ourselves a product!

>engaged in a leftist plot

>gullible right wingers

Where in the discussion or article was the affiliation or relevance of the western political spectrum mentioned? Seems pretty gullible to insert your own frame into a discussion as a gocha towards political opponents you created inside your head.

Yeah, you're all confused by the signals. Isn't it lucky there are adults in the world to help?
As a map of Australia sure but not a world map
The second search result for "Australian world map" shows a world map that is designed for Australian schools and it centers on Pacific Ocean:

https://www.australianteachingaids.com.au/the-world-map

The first search result for "Australian world map" was for one of those novelty south-side up maps.