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North Korea exported record amount of fake hair to China in April, data shows
Expert says DPRK has used prison labor in past to turn human hair imports into wigs, fake beards and eyelashes
May 22, 2023
North Korea-China trade continues steady rise as DPRK exports hit five-year high
Increase in bilateral trade implies ‘significant and ongoing’ relaxation of border controls, expert says
May 19, 2023
Russia sent over 1K tons of wheat flour to North Korea, state agency says
April shipment is latest in series of grain exports to DPRK in recent months, as Pyongyang stresses food production
May 15, 2023
North Korea in April 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1, 2023 to April 30, 2023
May 3, 2023
North Korea’s rice imports soar in March to largest monthly total of pandemic
Expert calls grain shipments ‘a big deal’ that could ensure more North Koreans can eat amid concerns about food shortage
April 21, 2023
North Korea’s trade with China more than doubles in March on-year
Expert calls strong month a positive sign for DPRK people amid reported food shortages, as trade nears pre-COVID levels
April 19, 2023
North Korea in March 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023
April 3, 2023
Food imports help drive North Korean trade with China to three-year high
China sent large amounts of wheat and sugar in Jan. and Feb., but expert anticipates little impact on food insecurity
March 24, 2023
Why Kim Jong Un’s farming ‘revolution’ will do little to curb food insecurity
At latest plenum, North Korea promised bright communist future but refused to address chronic structural issues
March 6, 2023
UK reports trade with North Korea doubled last year despite border closures
London attributes trade spike to increase in services imports by DPRK but doesn’t provide further details
February 9, 2023
