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Rason International Trade Exhibition 2012 announced

The 15th Pyongyang Spring International Trade Festival opened on May 14th. See the KCNA story here. Today, however, the Hanns Seidel Foundation has made available the marketing and information flyer for the second Rason International Trade Exhibition (RITE) which will take place from August 20 – 23, 2012. The marketing and information flyer …

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DPRK Products Popular in Pyongyang Spring Int′l Trade Fair

Pyongyang, May 17 (KCNA) -- The 15th Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair is going on in the capital city of Pyongyang. Home-made products have particularly come under spotlight of

North Korea Holds International Trade Fair To Boost Economy

You are here : World › News May 14, 2012 15:05 PM North Korea Holds International Trade Fair To Boost Economy PYONGYANG, May 14 (Bernama) -- The Democratic

NK Inks News Deal with Indonesia

In the run up to an official visit to Indonesia this weekend by Kim Yong Nam, the head of the Supreme People’s Assembly Presidium, Jakarta and Pyongyang have

Some good recent articles on the DPRK economy

“Will North Korea’s Plans for Foreign Investment Make It a More Prosperous Nation?” 38 NorthBradley Babson “North Korea’s Resource Headache”The DiplomatAndray Abrahamian & Geoffrey See “North Korea redefines ‘minimum’

Indonesia, North Korea Sign Media Swap Deal Ahead of Top Official’s Visit

Indonesia, North Korea Sign Media Swap Deal Ahead of Top Official's VisitErwida Maulia | May 08, 2012 Indonesia inked a media deal on Tuesday to swap news, journalists

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Dandong companies can pay North Koreans in RMB

By Michael Rank Companies in the Dandong area are no longer at the mercy of fluctuating foreign exchange rates and can now settle their accounts with North Korean companies

Tanchon Port reconstruction completed

UPDATE 1 (2012-5-3): KCNA announces the completion of  the Tanchon Port: A modern trading port made its appearance in the area of Tanchon in South Hamgyong Province on

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Foreign Trade Q1 Edition

North Korea releases its Q1 edition of "Foreign Trade" magazine. Available for download in PDF form

Border Region Getting Huge Boost

The authorities in China’s Jilin Province are investing billions of Yuan in multiple projects along the Sino-North Korean border. The construction is concentrated in areas adjacent to