Inter-Korean trade at highest point despite restrictions



News Inter-Korean trade at highest point despite restrictions Kaesong accounts for entire figure, though researcher notes doubts have inhibited facility growth Hyun-bi Park January 22, 2016 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News The amount of trade between the two Koreas hit a record high last year even though only the Kaesong Industrial Complex (KIC) has been operational. According to the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), the amount of exports to the North from the South rose 11 percent to $12.61 billion and imports increased 20 percent to $14.52 billion last year. The amount of trade between the two Koreas hit a record high last year even though only the Kaesong Industrial Complex (KIC) has been operational. According to the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), the amount of exports to the North from the South rose 11 percent to $12.61 billion and imports increased 20 percent to $14.52 billion last year. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Inter-Korean trade at highest point despite restrictions

Kaesong accounts for entire figure, though researcher notes doubts have inhibited facility growth

Hyun-bi Park January 22, 2016

Inter-Korean trade at highest point despite restrictions

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The amount of trade between the two Koreas hit a record high last year even though only the Kaesong Industrial Complex (KIC) has been operational.

According to the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), the amount of exports to the North from the South rose 11 percent to $12.61 billion and imports increased 20 percent to $14.52 billion last year.

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