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North Korea sells $3K in art to China, while continuing lucrative wig trade
News

North Korea sells $3K in art to China, while continuing lucrative wig trade

Chinese trade data records import of 279 paintings in Jan.-Feb., which expert says may have come from sanctioned studio

North Korea sells $3K in art to China, while continuing lucrative wig trade
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 20, 2025
North Korea sees bump in trade with China in first two months of year
News

North Korea sees bump in trade with China in first two months of year

Official data shows on-year jump in January and February, driven in part by one of best months for exports since 2018

North Korea sees bump in trade with China in first two months of year
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 18, 2025
North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to February 28, 2025

North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro March 3, 2025
North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network
Analysis

North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network

NK Pro analysis shows Pyongyang’s networks extend beyond China, with multiple nations offering goods to the regime

North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin February 10, 2025
North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to January 31, 2025

North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius DerrArius Derr | NK Pro February 3, 2025
Soybean oil tops North Korean imports in December, deposing fabrics and hair
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Soybean oil tops North Korean imports in December, deposing fabrics and hair

Expert says oil could be used for tourism industry, while shipments of sanctioned goods see on-year uptick

Soybean oil tops North Korean imports in December, deposing fabrics and hair
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin January 20, 2025
North Korea records $2.2B in trade with China in 2024 following December surge
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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

North Korea records $2.2B in trade with China in 2024 following December surge
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin January 20, 2025
North Korea in December 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

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

North Korea in December 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius DerrArius Derr | NK Pro January 3, 2025
Surge in textile imports drives up North Korea-China trade in November
News

Surge in textile imports drives up North Korea-China trade in November

Official data also reveals China sent wide variety of sanctioned goods, while DRPK brought in more food ahead of winter

Surge in textile imports drives up North Korea-China trade in November
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin December 20, 2024
North Korea-China trade hits new high in November on strong exports
News

North Korea-China trade hits new high in November on strong exports

But exchanges in first 11 months remain slightly below last year, which expert chalks up to focus on Russia ties

North Korea-China trade hits new high in November on strong exports
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin December 19, 2024
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