North Korea has been making some unusual moves recently.

In October, North Korea destroyed sections of two major roads connected to South Korea. Earlier that month, Kim Jong Un threatened to destroy the South with nuclear weapons if provoked. 

Meanwhile, U.S. intelligence reports that North Korea is also sending troops to Ukraine to fight alongside the Russians. NATO confirmed this report on Monday. There are 3,000 North Korean troops in Russia accepting training, according to the U.S.

What does Kim Jong Un expect in return for such a significant favor? In an article for “Foreign Affairs,” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrote that Putin “agreed to share Russia’s advanced weapons technology with North Korea, exacerbating an already grave threat to Japan and South Korea.” Blinken further noted that Putin and Kim have revived a Cold War-era pact, pledging military aid if either country goes to war.

Putin is desperate, and Kim is seizing this opportunity to negotiate a high price.

In addition to military technology, Kim has amplified his influence on the global stage. Suddenly, his........

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