North Korea’s trade with China hits highest monthly total in over 8 years

NK News – North Korea News · May 19, 2026

North Korea’s trade with China surged to its highest monthly level in more than eight years in April, official data showed, with an expert attributing the growth to Pyongyang capitalizing on China’s lax sanctions enforcement and battle-earned cash from Russia. Bilateral exchanges nearly reached $326 million last month, up from $244 million in March and […]