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‘Absolutely crazy’: Chaos at Chinese ports, Omicron threaten DPRK trade restart
Handful of cases can shutter entire port cities as Beijing pursues elusive zero-COVID approach
North Korea received third cargo train shipment from China on Wednesday: Video
Footage from Japanese outlet shows daily rail trade since Monday restart, though unclear how long activity will continue
The North Korean studio that has animated a Christmas film and Italian cartoons
Newly sanctioned SEK Studio has worked with South Korean and European artists for decades, raising money for Pyongyang
Missile tests, train shipments and redefection, oh my! – NKNews Podcast Ep. 218
The NK News team discusses the DPRK’s rapid series of missile launches, a dramatic border crossing and other recent news
North Korea to allow imports via train from China in first since 2020: Sources
Train set to cross into North Korea on Monday as the country faces shortages from prolonged pandemic restrictions
In officially tax-free North Korea, where does the state get its money?
The DPRK has multiple revenue sources, including taxes, that have both positive and negative impacts on the economy
US bank fined $105k for violating North Korea sanctions
TD Bank processed over a thousand transactions for North Korean diplomats, apparently unaware it was illegal
North Korea praises new food factories, but construction often dragged for years
Kim Jong Un pushed dog meat restaurant while border province built factories during year of acute food shortages
Despite uptick in exports, North Korea’s trade with China sags in November: Data
Expert says DPRK appears to lack financing for imports, with low trade meaning even one shipment could impact numbers
North Korean insurance data points to small business growth despite pandemic
Data from five insurers suggests they’re weathering the downturn and that the economy has declined less than thought
