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40+ launches, 174K ethereum, 168* COVID cases: North Korea’s 2022 by the numbers
Data tells story of a record year of DPRK missile tests and crypto theft, as the virus finally breached border controls
North Korean rice imports nearly double amid reports of food insecurity
Expert says food shipments likely for elite, while decline in medicine imports may reflect improved COVID situation
North Korea-China trade dips nearly 20% in November after reaching pandemic high
Sharp drop in exports drives overall decline, though bilateral trade remains higher than most months during pandemic
North Korea in November 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022
North Korea’s food and medicine imports jump as country preps for harsh winter
Influx comes as state media calls for farmers to boost rice production and warns citizens of flu and COVID-19 risks
Prices of imported consumer goods dip in North Korean capital
Whisky, shampoo, coffee and other goods continue to decline in price as country’s trade with China increases
Fewer luxuries on sale at North Korea’s Daesong Department Store, photos show
Exclusive photos show domestic products fill shelves but far fewer luxury goods on display than before the pandemic
North Korea in October 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022
Russia ships 30 horses to North Korea in first bilateral rail trade in years
Two countries had suspended overland trade since March 2020, when Russia also sent purebred horses loved by DPRK elite
Tobacco imports drive North Korea’s biggest trading month with China in years
DPRK prioritizes cigarettes over medicine and food in September, while buying more face masks than during COVID outbreak
