North Korea-China Trade Surges to $229M in June Amid Signs of Improved Ties

China trade with North Korea jumps as neighbors rebuild economic ties

DALIAN, China/BEIJING -- Economic exchanges between China and North Korea are picking up, with cross-border train service set to resume and bilateral

North Korea-China trade surges to $229M in June amid signs of improved ties

North Korea’s trade with China jumped nearly 30% year-on-year in June to $228.9 million, new customs data shows, maintaining a trend of strong growth in 2025 amid tentative signs of improvement in the bilateral relationship. The total trade volume last month was just shy of May’s $230 million, but surpassed the $222.1 million worth of […]

N. Korean women drive booming cross-border trade in Chinese jewelry

Smugglers in North Hamgyong province have been working overtime importing accessories from China this summer, driven by surging demand among young people who are eager to accessorize their lighter summer outfits. The accessories trade has become particularly lucrative because authorities rarely crack down on jewelry—unless it’s shaped like a cross or other religious symbol. A Daily NK source in… Source

N. Korean women drive booming cross-border trade in Chinese jewelry - The Press United

Smugglers in North Hamgyong province have been working overtime importing accessories from China this summer, driven by surging demand among young people who are eager to accessorize their lighter summer outfits. The accessories trade has become particularly lucrative because authorities rarely crack down on jewelry—unless it’s shaped like a cross or other religious symbol. A […] The post N. Korean women drive booming cross-border trade in Chine…