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North Korea becomes China’s low-cost workshop as OEM exports surge

More than half of North Korea’s total exports to China in 2024 were conducted under “outward processing” trade. This indicates that a significant portion...

Chinese travel agencies begin bookings for ‘Kim Jong-il birthday tour’

China-based Koryo Tours, a travel agency specializing in North Korean tourism, has begun accepting reservations for Rason (Rajin-Sonbong) tours scheduled between February and April,...

U.S. imposes sanctions on North Korean nationals, firms exploiting IT sector to fund WMDs

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced sanctions against two North Korean nationals and four entities involved in generating illicit revenue to fund...

North Korea officially reopens Rason Special Economic Zone to foreign tourists

North Korea has officially reopened the Rason Special Economic Zone to foreign tourists, raising questions about whether this move will help generate foreign currency...

U.S. offers $5M bounty for info on North Korean IT firms in China, Russia

The U.S. government is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information related to North Korean IT companies operating in China and...

U.S.-South Korea nuclear deterrence talks put on hold as martial law sparks tension

On December 3, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law without prior notice to the United States, its only ally, which led...

Korean-American businesses brace for tariff shocks under Trump administration

President-elect Donald Trump's ultra-hardline tariff policy is putting both the Korean-American business community and Korean companies on edge. Following the proposed 60% tariff on imports...

North Korean airfield returns to military use after quarantine, now hosting 31 bombers

A North Korean airfield in Uiju, North Pyongan Province, previously used as a cargo quarantine facility during the COVID-19 pandemic, appears to have been...

North Korean currency value plummets while food prices soar, deepening economic crisis

The North Korean won to U.S. dollar exchange rate has surged to record levels, further exacerbating the economic hardship faced by citizens as food...

Despite hardships, young North Korean men chase Russian jobs for unmatched wages

A growing number of men in their 30s from Pyongyang and other major North Korean cities are reportedly seeking opportunities to be dispatched to...

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