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North Korean weapons firms set to export beer and drugs to Russia: records

Missile parts supplier Ryongsong and sanctioned panacea peddler Pugang seek to expand commercial presence in Russia

North Korean missile suppliers and military-tied drug manufacturers are eyeing business expansion in Russia with new beer and pharma goods on the heels of growing business links, an NK News analysis of official documents shows.

Pyongyang-based Ryongsong Trading Company is set to export beer to a Russian firm from Vladivostok, according to Russia’s Federal Service for Accreditation (FSA) records, following similar moves by flagship brands like Taedonggang, Tumangang, their innovative rival Kyonghung and others.

The Vladivostok importer Rostkorsnab filed an import declaration with the FSA for Ryongsong Beer on Dec. 18, following quality control tests at a