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North Korea’s Economy Expands on Russia Arms Deals, China Trade
North Korea's economy expanded for a third consecutive year in 2025, driven by arms exports to Russia, increased trade with China, and regional industrial development efforts under Kim Jong Un, according to South Korea’s central bank estimates.
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