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Information related to the North Korea business sector
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
China greenlights new seafood inspection facility on North Korea border
Facility can process up to 2K tons of imported seafood, though sanctions and Chinese rules restrict such trade with DPRK
Likely sanctioned North Korean firm looks to sell medicine, beer in Russia
‘Sobaekso Joint Venture’ appears linked to military front company and has filed for trademark protection with Moscow
North Korea building giant wholesale complex with Chinese help, businessman says
Sprawling Pyongyang market will reportedly facilitate procurement and distribution of goods when it opens in October
Chinese electrosurgical device spotted at new North Korean hospital
Photos from diplomat’s visit to Kusong City Hospital highlight the DPRK’s reliance on imported medical technology
ROK nonprofit says it seeks to hold an electric vehicle expo in North Korea
Experts say ambitious plan to jump-start cooperation appears unrealistic amid deadlock in inter-Korean ties
Russian businessman appears to play key role in North Korean labor schemes
NK News finds man behind joint factory has actively promoted use of DPRK workers to fill Russia’s shortages
Head of Chinese economic group visiting North Korea to promote trade
Beijing-based association donated surgical masks during pandemic and has facilitated bilateral business exchanges
Ankit Panda: How North Korea could take its military modernization to space
Expert explores what Pyongyang is learning from the Iran war, while NK News’ Anton Sokolin talks Belarus-DPRK ties
Chinese firms flaunt export of electronics and EVs to North Korea
Social media posts highlight shipments despite UN sanctions on trade in such goods
