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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Designation of Rim Yong Hyok comes after Washington accused DPRK of shipping munitions to paramilitary group last year
Trade data shows DPRK continues to manufacture hair products, while expert says corn imports help address food shortages
Data shows exports continue to fuel pandemic rebound, while imports taper off for second straight month
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