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Information related to the North Korea business sector
North Korea reduced trade deficit but remained reliant on China in 2024: Report
ROK agency finds DPRK commercial exchanges slid by 2.6% even as it expanded ties with diverse foreign partners
July 28, 2025
North Korean hackers unleash new malware in campaign targeting IT workers
Report says DPRK use of malicious npm packages and malware loaders has created ‘whack-a-mole dynamic’ with researchers
July 17, 2025
Chinese recruiter flaunts dispatch of North Korean workers despite UN sanctions
Norihsoft openly advertises provision of DPRK labor services, while claiming multinational firms as clients
July 15, 2025
North Korea hosts rare event celebrating China ties at luxury Beijing hotel
Public commemoration for bilateral treaty signals renewed strategic alignment but likely violates UN sanctions
July 14, 2025
Chinese sellers offer North Korea-sourced goods from across the border
Vendors on e-commerce sites offer smuggling services in possible violation of United Nations sanctions
July 8, 2025
North Korea to welcome foreign businesspersons to fall trade fair: Tour agency
Despite cancellation of visitors’ visas for spring edition, fair to go ahead but with hefty cost and ban on influencers
July 7, 2025
Chinese citizens marvel at North Korea’s megaresort, and fume at their exclusion
Commenters voice desire to visit Wonsan Kalma amid questions about foreign demand and the return of Chinese tourists
July 2, 2025
Another North Korean beer moves to tap into Russian market amid burgeoning ties
Russian firm files declaration to import Taeha brews, which gained popularity in DPRK for plastic packaging
June 27, 2025
Russian Far East entrepreneurs visit North Korea to discuss joint ventures
Delegation from Khabarovsk reaches deals on construction, oil, food and more despite UN sanctions on the DPRK
June 24, 2025
North Korea-China trade jumps to $230M in May, bringing yearly total to over $1B
Official data underscores strong growth this year despite speculation about strained ties due to DPRK support for Russia
June 18, 2025
