April 19, 2024
Cancellations and Postponements

Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair confirmed postponed due to coronavirus

New date for North Korea’s largest trade fair set for May yet to be determined, while April sci-tech fair also delayed

North Korea’s largest international trade exhibition, previously set to take place at the end of May, has been postponed indefinitely, two partner trade expo companies told NK News this week.

The revelation follows widespread speculation from event partners in recent weeks that the May 25-29 Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair would be canceled or postponed due to ongoing travel restrictions imposed under North Korea’s COVID-19 prevention measures

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