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Information related to the North Korea business sector
Russia continues import of sanctioned items from North Korea
Electrical items, iron and steel products still appearing in Russia's reported trade with its neighbor
December 31, 2018
North Korean state newspaper Rodong Sinmun drops free PDF distribution
Downloads through Japanese affiliate still available, however
December 25, 2018
Chinese brand-promotion group wraps up week-long Pyongyang business trip
Investment seminar, B2B meetings, and site inspections on itinerary for group of business leaders
December 24, 2018
Russian imports from North Korea fell to lowest levels in years in Q2
Trade remains far below earlier plans of $1billion by 2020
December 20, 2018
Alipay working to block transactions using service in N.Korea: official
Unionpay also denies support for services at Pyongyang Casino following earlier revelation
December 19, 2018
Chinese exports to North Korea rise in October
Figures from Chinese customs show exports nearly returning to pre-sanctions levels
December 18, 2018
Feature-length commercials: N. Korean ideological dramas peddling products
How a drama centered on a mineral water factory set the stage for a new type of advertising
December 18, 2018
After delays, central Pyongyang apartment constructions show sign of progress
Slow progress at two complexes could mean limited efforts to put projects back on track
December 17, 2018
North Korea expands capacity at nation’s biggest electric plant: KCTV
Completion of project may be linked to Kim Jong Un's New Year's Speech
December 14, 2018
Iranian lawmaker calls for cooperation with N. Korea to reduce sanctions impact
Lawmaker pushes for additional cooperation in meeting with DPRK ambassador
December 12, 2018
