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N. Korean exports resume through Hyesan customs amid strict controls

Cargo-laden trucks have begun crossing through customs in Hyesan, marking a significant shift from last year's empty traffic. This development has sparked optimism among...

N. Korean coal mine launches rare prize competition to boost production

Coal miners in North Pyongan province have begun the new year with a production competition between mining teams, with rewards being offered for top...

North Korea ramps up weapons production to meet Russia’s demands

North Korea's ruling party has ordered an expansion of weapons production and export plans for the fourth quarter to meet Russia's military demands. The...

North Korea boosts artificial hair exports via consulate in China

A North Korean consulate in China has been involved in transporting handicrafts between the two countries using official vehicles as Pyongyang boosts exports of...

North Korea’s Pukchong zone preps for Russian export drive

North Korea's Pukchong Agricultural Development Zone in South Hamgyong province is preparing to export products to Russia as part of the government's push to...

N. Koreans facing economic hardship flock to gold mines to make...

Amid economic hardship, a growing number of North Koreans are flocking to gold mines in Unsan and Pakchon counties to earn money through odd...

Liquor talks: Pyongyang firm haggles with China for modern brew tech

Pyongyang's Taedonggang Foodstuff Trading Company is negotiating with Chinese companies to import modern purification and processing equipment, according to a source in the city...

Stitching for cash: North Korea exports garment workers to China

North Korea has begun sending skilled garment workers to China in a bid to boost foreign currency earnings, with plans to expand the program...

North Korea boosts foreign currency earnings with prison-made exports to China

North Korean trading companies are expanding their foreign currency-earning activities by exporting contract-manufactured products made with prison labor to China. Recently, a major North...

N. Korea sends large number of new trade officials to China

North Korean authorities have recently dispatched many new trade officials to China, suggesting that they intend to actively expand trading activity with the country. Speaking...

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