Trade Data
Information related to trade data on North Korea
North Korea imported more than a million masks as COVID cases declined in July
Chinese trade data shows DPRK paid high per unit price, while also receiving 10 million kg of rice ahead of fall harvest
August 22, 2022
North Korea’s trade with China jumps to highest level since April COVID outbreak
Uptick aligns with DPRK’s self-reported decline in cases, though total trade still far below pre-pandemic peak
August 18, 2022
North Korea threatens death penalty for illegal drug sales – Ep. 248
The NK News team talks latest developments on DPRK, from forced repatriation to COVID and more
August 9, 2022
Foreign cigarettes on sale in North Korean capital despite COVID border controls
New photos show American, Chinese and Japanese brands at Pyongyang shops, raising questions about how they entered DPRK
August 9, 2022
North Korea’s official oil imports hit zero in May amid COVID-19 outbreak
But imagery tells different story, as expert says Nampho has received at least 30 oil deliveries from China this year
August 5, 2022
North Korea in July 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1, 2022 to July 31, 2022
August 3, 2022
North Korea’s economy contracts for second straight year, ROK central bank says
Bank of Korea estimates 0.1% contraction as COVID, economic mismanagement and sanctions weigh on the economy
July 28, 2022
North Korea buys thousands more ventilators, hinting at untold COVID suffering
Import of medical equipment from China appears at odds with state media claims of only 75 deaths from 5 million cases
July 20, 2022
COVID outbreaks depress North Korea-China trade in June: Data
Trade in June just 20% of that in April, before DPRK implemented nationwide controls and two sides suspended rail trade
July 19, 2022
North Korea in June 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022
July 1, 2022
