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February 21, 2025
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Three North Korean companies set to export medicinal products to Russia

Moscow-based proprietor filed declaration for goods that likely violate UN sanctions banning import of medicinal plants

Three North Korean companies are set to export their products to Russia this year in likely violation of international sanctions, official records show, after multiple DPRK firms sought entry into the Russian market amid rebounding ties in 2024.

According to Russia’s Federal Service for Accreditation (FSA), a Moscow-based sole proprietor filed four import declarations in early February to acquire medicinal goods from three North Korean companies.

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