North Korea’s Surprising Economic Surge

North Korea’s economy is on an unexpected tear—thanks to a new global alliance with Russia and China. Once plagued by famine and isolation, Pyongyang now boasts luxury cars, mobile payments, and glowing cityscapes, fueled by booming manufacturing, mining, and a military pact with Moscow. Satellite images and South Korean data confirm record growth, but behind the scenes, millions still suffer from malnutrition, and exports remain limited to oddities like fake hair. The regime’s wealth also comes from cyber heists and remittances from overseas workers. With trains now running between Beijing and Pyongyang and top Chinese leaders visiting, North Korea is quietly reshaping its geopolitical role—sidestepping denuclearization talks and gaining leverage over its longtime ally, China. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/81d5fbe3284ec0d6