North Korea’s War Dividend: A Growing Security Challenge for Europe
09/22/2026
North Korea is emerging from the war in Ukraine stronger than at the start of it, with combat experience, a deeper relationship with Russia and an expanding defence industry. Whether the war continues or Russian demand falls, the capabilities developed through its involvement create new risks beyond the battlefield, from proliferation to cyber operations, making North Korea a security challenge not only in the Northeast Asian region but also for Europe.
