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How North Korea has profited from its support for Russia

Exceptionally high revenues, particularly from war aid for Russia, are consolidating the power of North Korea's autocratic leader. A small number of people in the country are benefiting from an economic boom.

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Why it matters

Revenue from war aid to Russia is concentrating economic gains among North Korea's inner circle, strengthening the regime's grip on power and reducing pressure for political or economic opening.

Most affected

North Korea's ruling elite — Consolidating power and benefiting from exceptional revenues from war aid.
North Korean general population — Excluded from economic gains, which remain concentrated among a small number of people.

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