This article will be released in full online March 12, 2023. According to most Western commentators, North Korea is an “enigma” plagued by “irrational”…
The North Korean economy stands to gain from an agreement with Russia to supply weapons for the latter's war with Ukraine, offering a potential economic boost to North Korea amid existing sanctions. Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) Quote: "The agreement includes the transfer of shells and ballistic missiles, enhancing Pyongyang's financial stability.
Although the overwhelming majority of North Korea's trade (97%) is with China, experts who spoke to Reuters believe that the recent increase in economic activity at the Special Economic Zone is likely due to Russia.