Asia North Korea Imports from China climbed for the first time this year and began rising back to levels last seen in Sept 2020
Asia North Korea To expand crop variety and yield, North Korea’s top farming experts discussed boosting domestic harvests with leading Russian agricultural research hubs during a week-long visit to Russia, deepening food security links between the two countries
Asia North Korea A relaxation of rules around private vehicle ownership and a growing class of relatively affluent consumers are driving a surge in the number of cars on the streets of Pyongyang, testing the city’s infrastructure
Asia North Korea A new agreement expands bilateral health care cooperation between Russia and North Korea; according to Moscow the plan will include training of DPRK medical specialists and the supply of Russian-made medicines and equipment
Asia North Korea North Korea’s weightlifters got the star treatment in Forde, Norway after they won five gold medals in the Weightlifting World Championships where no other nation won more than one; all winners are women, four of whom set world records