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With this recent heist contributing significantly to North Korea’s finances, it raises critical questions regarding where these funds will ultimately be directed. Analysts have indicated that a large portion will likely finance Kim Jong-un’s nuclear weapons program, further complicating the geopolitical landscape. The scale of the theft, nearly 5% of North Korea’s gross domestic product (GDP), illuminates the strategic financial planning undertaken by the rogue nation as it continuously seeks methods to bypass international sanctions.