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Fabrics, wigs continue to drive North Korea-China trade in August amid slowdown
DPRK imports of medical equipment and grain also rise, while fewer sanctioned goods appear in official data
September 22, 2025
Sinking imports drive down North Korea-China trade for third straight month
Expert attributes August slowdown to local demand and possibly cooler ties, though exchange remains above 2024 levels
September 19, 2025
North Korea in August 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from August 1 to August 31, 2025
September 2, 2025
North Korea buys sanctioned tractors, farm equipment worth over $100K from China
DPRK also imports freezers and ACs banned under UN sanctions, as textiles and wigs once again dominate exchange in July
August 20, 2025
North Korea-China trade dips to $205M in July but remains far above 2024 levels
Both imports and exports see significant year-on-year growth in latest sign of improved commercial ties
August 18, 2025
Chinese firm releases list of North Korean exports featuring UN-sanctioned goods
Dandong company names textiles, machinery and cars among items DPRK can export, but it’s unclear if shipments occurred
August 15, 2025
North Korea in July 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025
August 1, 2025
On the mend? Where China-North Korea relations are going after a difficult year
Despite focus on Russia-DPRK ties, experts say signs of rapprochement underscore Pyongyang’s importance to Beijing
July 31, 2025
North Korea reduced trade deficit but remained reliant on China in 2024: Report
ROK agency finds DPRK commercial exchanges slid by 2.6% even as it expanded ties with diverse foreign partners
July 28, 2025
North Korea bought water skis, video games from China ahead of resort opening
Trade data shows hundreds of thousands in leisure imports, while human hair and fabrics again drive exchange
July 21, 2025
