North Korea is Having a GREAT 2026
North Korea is thriving in 2026. Russian payments for weapons and troops have supercharged the economy, Pyongyang is transforming with new housing and electric taxis, and China is competing for Kim's favour. With American military exercises cancelled and sanctions monitoring defunct, Kim enjoys unprecedented freedom to expand his military arsenal.
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