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Business exploration trip to North Korea raises sanctions concerns
News

Business exploration trip to North Korea raises sanctions concerns

Dutch firm facilitating first such trip in 5 years says potential investors can visit in May but expert warns of risks

Business exploration trip to North Korea raises sanctions concerns
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer February 5, 2025
North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to January 31, 2025

North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius DerrArius Derr | NK Pro February 3, 2025
North Korea records $2.2B in trade with China in 2024 following December surge
News

North Korea records $2.2B in trade with China in 2024 following December surge

Total remains below $2.3B in 2023, likely due to deflation in China, but exports hit seven-year high

North Korea records $2.2B in trade with China in 2024 following December surge
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin January 20, 2025
North Korea in December 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in December 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from December 1 to December 31, 2024

North Korea in December 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius DerrArius Derr | NK Pro January 3, 2025
North Korean soju producer, pharmaceutical firms apply to sell goods in Russia
News

North Korean soju producer, pharmaceutical firms apply to sell goods in Russia

Three companies include one tied to DPRK military as countries boost commercial ties despite sanctions

North Korean soju producer, pharmaceutical firms apply to sell goods in Russia
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin January 2, 2025
All the companies that participated in the Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair 2024
Analysis

All the companies that participated in the Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair 2024

NK Pro confirms at least 117 firms took part, most from North Korea, marking significant decline from before pandemic

All the companies that participated in the Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair 2024
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko December 18, 2024
No Chinese firms joined North Korea’s latest trade fair dominated by Russia
Analysis

No Chinese firms joined North Korea’s latest trade fair dominated by Russia

Experts say absence reflects efforts to reduce reliance on Beijing and use ties with Moscow to boost leverage

No Chinese firms joined North Korea’s latest trade fair dominated by Russia
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin December 17, 2024
Russian firms visit North Korea to peddle oil, army uniforms and deer antlers
Investigations

Russian firms visit North Korea to peddle oil, army uniforms and deer antlers

NK Pro investigation finds 25 Russian companies joined Pyongyang trade fair, in some cases to promote sensitive goods

Russian firms visit North Korea to peddle oil, army uniforms and deer antlers
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin December 9, 2024
North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from November 1 to November 30, 2024

North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius DerrArius Derr | NK Pro December 3, 2024
Gifts of lions and bears mask fundamental weakness of Russia-North Korea ties
Columns

Gifts of lions and bears mask fundamental weakness of Russia-North Korea ties

Despite flurry of activity, recent exchanges show two sides have few areas for meaningful economic cooperation

Gifts of lions and bears mask fundamental weakness of Russia-North Korea ties
Andrei LankovAndrei Lankov December 2, 2024
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