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North Korea in June 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023
Japan imported North Korean goods during pandemic despite blanket trade ban
Customs data records over $26K of imports from DPRK since 2019, raising concerns about funneling of money to Pyongyang
Russian governor unveils plans for industrial park with North Korea and China
Far East official says DPRK’s sanctioned labor resources can help build facility, boost trilateral commerce in future
Key fertilizer chemical tops North Korean imports in May, grain shipments rise
Expert says food imports from China unlikely to impact most citizens amid concerns about acute hunger crisis
North Korea-China trade maintains momentum in May despite slight dip
May was third-strongest month for bilateral trade during pandemic, while marking a ninefold increase from last year
Russia says it exported 1,300 tons of wheat flour to North Korea in May
Moscow has released regular updates on grain shipments this year, despite formerly suspending publication of trade data
North Korea in May 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023
North Korea exported record amount of fake hair to China in April, data shows
Expert says DPRK has used prison labor in past to turn human hair imports into wigs, fake beards and eyelashes
North Korea-China trade continues steady rise as DPRK exports hit five-year high
Increase in bilateral trade implies ‘significant and ongoing’ relaxation of border controls, expert says
Russia sent over 1K tons of wheat flour to North Korea, state agency says
April shipment is latest in series of grain exports to DPRK in recent months, as Pyongyang stresses food production
