North Korea’s trade with China jumps to highest level since April COVID outbreak



News North Korea’s trade with China jumps to highest level since April COVID outbreak Uptick aligns with DPRK’s self-reported decline in cases, though total trade still far below pre-pandemic peak Ethan Jewell August 18, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A crane moves a cargo container in Nampho Port \| Image: KCTV (Nov. 25, 2021) North Korea’s trade with China last month jumped to the highest level since the DPRK’s COVID-19 outbreak began, Chinese customs data shows, as authorities appeared to ease restrictions on the flow of goods as case numbers declined in July. According to China’s General Administration of Customs, North Korea imported $59.7 million worth of goods from China last month, compared to just $19.3 million in June. Meanwhile, exports jumped from just over $2 million to $12 million during the same period. North Korea’s trade with China last month jumped to the highest level since the DPRK’s COVID-19 outbreak began, Chinese customs data shows, as authorities appeared to ease restrictions on the flow of goods as case numbers declined in July. According to China’s General Administration of Customs, North Korea imported $59.7 million worth of goods from China last month, compared to just $19.3 million in June. Meanwhile, exports jumped from just over $2 million to $12 million during the same period. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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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North Korea’s trade with China jumps to highest level since April COVID outbreak

Uptick aligns with DPRK’s self-reported decline in cases, though total trade still far below pre-pandemic peak

Ethan Jewell August 18, 2022

North Korea’s trade with China jumps to highest level since April COVID outbreak

A crane moves a cargo container in Nampho Port | Image: KCTV (Nov. 25, 2021)

North Korea’s trade with China last month jumped to the highest level since the DPRK’s COVID-19 outbreak began, Chinese customs data shows, as authorities appeared to ease restrictions on the flow of goods as case numbers declined in July.

According to China’s General Administration of Customs, North Korea imported $59.7 million worth of goods from China last month, compared to just $19.3 million in June. Meanwhile, exports jumped from just over $2 million to $12 million during the same period.

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