# Trade Records and Satellite Photos Show Kim Jong Un’s Quiet $22 Billion Windfall

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- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-07 04:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2026-north-korea-windfall/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=8a990265-25c6-414c-87ad-759bfbd72938

> Trade records and satellite imagery indicate that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has quietly amassed a $22 billion windfall. The accumulation reportedly occurred despite global sanctions. The wealth has helped fortify his regime, according to the report. It has also been used to strengthen North Korea’s nuclear arsenal.