North Korean exports to China more than double to near pre-pandemic levels



News North Korean exports to China more than double to near pre-pandemic levels September spike could signal DPRK’s willingness to expand trade for first time since the pandemic began, expert says Ethan Jewell October 18, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News \| People stroll across the Yalu River Broken Bridge between Dandong, China and Sinuiju, North Korea on June 17, 2016 The total value of China-North Korea trade more than doubled between August and September, reaching its highest value in more than a year, newly released data shows. According to the Chinese General Administration of Customs (GAC), China imported $14.3 million worth of goods from North Korea in September, up from just $6.2 million the month prior. The September import figures are the highest since Dec. 2019, just before the COVID-19 virus spilled out of Wuhan and rattled the world economy. Meanwhile, Chinese exports to North Korea increased from $22.5 million in August to $55.6 million in September. In total, China-North © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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North Korean exports to China more than double to near pre-pandemic levels

September spike could signal DPRK’s willingness to expand trade for first time since the pandemic began, expert says

Ethan Jewell October 18, 2021

North Korean exports to China more than double to near pre-pandemic levels

NK News | People stroll across the Yalu River Broken Bridge between Dandong, China and Sinuiju, North Korea on June 17, 2016

The total value of China-North Korea trade more than doubled between August and September, reaching its highest value in more than a year, newly released data shows.

According to the Chinese General Administration of Customs (GAC), China imported $14.3 million worth of goods from North Korea in September, up from just $6.2 million the month prior.

The September import figures are the highest since Dec. 2019, just before the COVID-19 virus spilled out of Wuhan and rattled the world economy.

Meanwhile, Chinese exports to North Korea increased from $22.5 million in August to $55.6 million in September.

In total, China-North