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North Korea records $2.2B in trade with China in 2024 following December surge
Total remains below $2.3B in 2023, likely due to deflation in China, but exports hit seven-year high
January 20, 2025
North Korea in December 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from December 1 to December 31, 2024
January 3, 2025
North Korean soju producer, pharmaceutical firms apply to sell goods in Russia
Three companies include one tied to DPRK military as countries boost commercial ties despite sanctions
January 2, 2025
All the companies that participated in the Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair 2024
NK Pro confirms at least 117 firms took part, most from North Korea, marking significant decline from before pandemic
December 18, 2024
No Chinese firms joined North Korea’s latest trade fair dominated by Russia
Experts say absence reflects efforts to reduce reliance on Beijing and use ties with Moscow to boost leverage
December 17, 2024
Russian firms visit North Korea to peddle oil, army uniforms and deer antlers
NK Pro investigation finds 25 Russian companies joined Pyongyang trade fair, in some cases to promote sensitive goods
December 9, 2024
North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1 to November 30, 2024
December 3, 2024
Gifts of lions and bears mask fundamental weakness of Russia-North Korea ties
Despite flurry of activity, recent exchanges show two sides have few areas for meaningful economic cooperation
December 2, 2024
Notorious Italian cigarette duo back in North Korea to hawk sanctioned wares
DPRK state media shows ‘SmoKings’ brothers are out of jail and selling production machinery at Pyongyang trade fair
November 29, 2024
North Korea, Russia reach deals on expanding ties in tourism, education and more
Two sides discuss plans to increase charter flights and open Russian-language center in Pyongyang at economic talks
November 20, 2024
