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North Korean trade with China falls in May after hitting multiyear high
$268M in exchange still marks second-highest figure this year as allies bolster ties at Xi-Kim summit
June 18, 2026
North Korea, Russia still working on new car bridge ahead of scheduled opening
Satellite imagery shows bridge is paved but that work on customs infrastructure still incomplete
June 18, 2026
North Korea in May 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to May 31, 2026
June 3, 2026
North Korea imports $4M worth of Russian rye wheat flour through April: Data
Russia reports the DPRK has been the fourth-largest buyer of the grain product this year
May 29, 2026
Russian drug company says it shipped $74K worth of medication to North Korea
Cardiovascular, dementia and hair loss drugs will go on sale in country in June under pharmaceutical deal
May 27, 2026
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
