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

  • Natasha Lindstaedt, Contributor, Natasha Lindstaedt, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/natashalindstaedt/--Forbes
  • published date: 2026-08-13 17:49:24 UTC

North Korea's economy is booming but North Koreans see few benefits. Kim Jong Un is the big winner and is taking credit for growth that Russia and China have facilitated.

TOPSHOT - In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un (C) attend a Gala concert in Pyongyang, on… [+6939 chars]