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Tungsten, fabrics and hair drive North Korea’s trade with China in April
Pyongyang likely benefited from growing tungsten prices, used newly acquired cash to boost imports
May 20, 2026
North Korea’s Russian pork imports surge in first 4 months of 2026
New figures show more than $2 million in exports from January to April, following last year’s sixfold increase
May 20, 2026
North Korea’s trade with China hits highest monthly total in over 8 years
Expert says Pyongyang is spending proceeds from Russia cooperation, crypto thefts on consumer and producer goods
May 19, 2026
North Korean ginseng wonder drug set to reenter Russia: records
Kumdang-5, a ‘panacea’ drug that is claimed to cure cancer, is often found on Russian marketplaces like Ozon
May 15, 2026
North Korea in April 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to April 30, 2026
May 1, 2026
North Korea’s exports to China hits new highs, driven by raw minerals
DPRK exports $73 million worth of goods in March, the highest amount since at least 2018
April 20, 2026
Chinese firms flaunt export of electronics and EVs to North Korea
Social media posts highlight shipments despite UN sanctions on trade in such goods
March 23, 2026
North Korea likely imported luxury SUV from China last month, trade data shows
Beijing reports that wigs, fabrics and soybeans once again led bilateral exchange in January and February
March 20, 2026
North Korean trade with China dips in first two months of 2026
Bilateral exchanges register on-year growth in January and February but fall from record high in December
March 18, 2026
North Korea in February 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to February 28, 2026
March 3, 2026
