The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s Newfound Power
- Posted on September 17, 2026
- Kim Jong Un
- By The New York Times
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Kim Jong-un's consolidation of power relies heavily on systematic exploitation of North Korean citizens, including forced labor in mining operations and coercive diplomatic missions abroad. This analysis examines how the regime maintains international leverage through the suffering of its population, from domestic workers to state representatives deployed overseas. The economic foundation supporting North Korea's geopolitical ambitions is built upon human rights violations and labor coercion.
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The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s Newfound Power
The North Korean leader’s financial and diplomatic leverage rests on the brutal exploitation of his own people, from coal miners to diplomats, at home and abroad. continue reading...
