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strikeAug 13, 2026

As North Korea’s Economy Grows, Kim Jong Un Is Stronger Than Ever

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One of the biggest beneficiaries of Russia’s war with Ukraine is undoubtedly North Korea, or North Korean leader Kim Jong Un more specifically. Since Russia invaded Ukraine four years ago, North Korea’s foreign revenues have soared, earning $22 billion-- four times what it earned in the previous four-year period.

Source: Natasha Lindstaedt — Read the full report

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  • Natasha LindstaedtBy Natasha Lindstaedt

    One of the biggest beneficiaries of Russia’s war with Ukraine is undoubtedly North Korea, or North Korean leader Kim Jong Un more specifically. Since Russia invaded Ukraine four years ago, North Korea’s foreign revenues have soared, earning $22 billion-- four times what it earned…

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