A wealthier North Korea widens Kim Jong-un’s options
Published on: Wednesday 04 February 2026
Growing revenues from trade with Russia and cybercrime and tightening state control are giving Kim Jong-un more economic and strategic flexibility than North Korea has seen in decades.
News source: https://eastasiaforum.org/2026/02/05/a-wealthier-north-korea-widens-kim-jong-uns-options/