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Information related to the North Korea business sector
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
North Korea brings home the bacon with record pork imports from Russia
Nearly $1M in shipments drives surge in Russian food exports, as Moscow also restarts parcel deliveries to DPRK
June 17, 2025
Russia-North Korea trade hit ‘record’ $34M in 2024 on food and fuel: Official
Experts say minuscule figure from trade insider reflects limited commercial ties, while ignoring military cooperation
June 11, 2025
Major DPRK conglomerate targets Russian market with wide-ranging trademark bid
Ragwon Trading Corp. eyes export of growth enhancers, beverages and hygiene products, after years operating in Far East
June 6, 2025
China paints road on unused bridge to North Korea in sign of prep for opening
Messages directing traffic appear as DPRK continues work on possible trade facilities near notorious ‘bridge to nowhere’
May 30, 2025
