North Korean exports to China more than double to near pre-pandemic levels
September spike could signal DPRK’s willingness to expand trade for first time since the pandemic began, expert says
NK News | People stroll across the Yalu River Broken Bridge between Dandong, China and Sinuiju, North Korea on June 17, 2016
The total value of China-North Korea trade more than doubled between August and September, reaching its highest value in more than a year, newly released data shows.
According to the Chinese General Administration of Customs (GAC), China imported $14.3 million worth of goods from North Korea in September, up from just $6.2 million the month prior.
The total value of China-North Korea trade more than doubled between August and September, reaching its highest value in more than a year, newly released data shows.
According to the Chinese General Administration of Customs (GAC), China imported $14.3 million worth of goods from North Korea in September, up from just $6.2 million the month prior.
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