North #Korea has become "the most amazing economic success story in the world," writes The Wall Street Journal. North Korea's economy grew by 3.7% in 2024. WSJ notes that this is the country's highest figure in eight years. According to the publication, the growth is linked to trade with #Russia and #China, as well as supplies of energy carriers, components, and materials. "Local restaurants serve pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven and chicken wings. Visitors can pay using a mobile QR code,