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North Koreans “panic buying” at Pyongyang shops, sources say
Some sources don't connect recent surge in demand to Kim Jong Un health rumors, however
April 22, 2020
North Korean workers stuck in Vietnam following COVID-19 border closures: Hanoi
Vietnamese government reports DPRK laborers on temporary visas, efforts being made to repatriate them
April 20, 2020
Italian companies had roles in finishing and shipping Kim Jong Un’s limousines
An “Italian client” and two local companies played role in delivering armored luxury cars to the DPRK, UN says
April 17, 2020
Thailand says it deported six illegal North Korean workers ahead of UN deadline
All six working in one North Korean restaurant were arrested and fined before being deported in early December
April 9, 2020
South Korean vendor of North Korean products not violating sanctions: MOU
Goods were all imported prior to 2010 imposition of 'May 24 Measures'
April 9, 2020
Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair confirmed postponed due to coronavirus
New date for North Korea’s largest trade fair set for May yet to be determined, while April sci-tech fair also delayed
April 8, 2020
“Dire situation”: How COVID-19 is impacting the North Korea travel industry
With tourism to North Korea frozen after a record-breaking year, some believe visits won't be possible until 2021
April 7, 2020
Indonesian ambassador to North Korea hopes sanctions eased to boost trade
Despite 2019 trade rebound, sanctions still major obstacle, Ambassador Berlian Napitupulu says in radio interview
March 24, 2020
Amid coronavirus fears, Sino-DPRK cross-border activity remains at a standstill
Source testimony reinforces conclusions from recent satellite imagery analysis of the area
March 19, 2020
Status of upcoming North Korean trade fairs in question due to coronavirus
Companies involved in growing DPRK trade events expect cancellations or postponement, but await official word
March 19, 2020
