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Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin is the data correspondent at NK News. He previously worked at Reuters, TASS and the Korea Trade Promotion Corporation (KOTRA).
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News North Korea-China trade hits new high in November on strong exportsBut exchanges in first 11 months remain slightly below last year, which expert chalks up to focus on Russia ties North Korea’s trade with China rose to the highest level this year in November on the back of a jump in exports. The total trade volume hit nearly $220.5 million last month, continuing a growth trajectory since July and surpassing the previous high of $218.8 million recorded in October, according to data from China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC). © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |