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Information related to companies trading in and out of North Korea
Russian, North Korean firms building plastics factory in Vladivostok
Joint venture set to start production in April, despite sanctions that prohibit such cooperative entities
Martyn Williams: How digital tech strengthens North Korean state control
Tech specialist discusses how the DPRK’s embrace of smartphone apps, 4G and more is reshaping life in the country
11 Russian construction firms send flowers for ex-North Korean leader’s birthday
Tributes to Kim Jong Il point to companies’ involvement in expanding scheme to import DPRK labor
Russia says it exported beer, tobacco to North Korea for first time in 2025
Pork shipments also rose sixfold to $3.6 million last year in the latest sign of growing economic ties
North Korean brewery appears to rebrand signature beer for export to China
Expert says Rason company behind Pado Beer frequently changes product names to avoid getting flagged for sanctions
Belarus shipped tons of meat to North Korea with help of Polish firm: Report
DPRK allegedly sent auto parts to Belarusian manufacturer of missile launchers as well, underscoring growing trade ties
North Korean livestock delegation tours Chinese cattle operation
Visit highlights Pyongyang’s push to modernize agriculture with Chinese tech, as it looks to improve food security
North Korean delegation visits Chinese tech firm to explore AI systems
Education ministry discusses localizing products for DPRK during Shenzhen trip, highlighting interest in AI cooperation
North Korean insurance data suggests private car boom was years in the making
DPRK insurers report sharp increase in auto insurance premiums in 2024, as largest state firm solidifies dominance
Lawsuit alleges British American Tobacco funded North Korea-backed terrorism
Complaint in US court accuses firm of indirectly supporting attacks by Iran and Hezbollah through its DPRK joint venture
