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News channel or source: https://www.dailynk.com/english/north-korea-exchange-rate-record-high/
Published on: Wednesday 15 April 2026
North Korea's black market dollar rate broke 70,000 won for the first time in April 2026, sending food and fuel prices to record highs.
News North Korea » Ryanggang » Trade: Hyesan border trade halted again as North Korean traders count the cost
News channel or source: https://www.dailynk.com/english/north-korea-state-smuggling-suspended-hyesan-border/
Published on: Wednesday 08 April 2026
Smuggling along the border has been suspended again, frustrating traders and North Korean people as Trump's China visit fuels speculation.
News North Korea » Ryanggang » Trade: North Korea, China move to reopen border trade
News channel or source: https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/03/16/china-move-toward-restoring-cross-border-customs/6151773717342/
Published on: Monday 16 March 2026
Signs of improving relations between N. Korea and China are emerging as the two countries appear to be moving toward restoring cross-border customs.
News North Korea » Ryanggang » Trade: China's trade with North Korea rises 22% in January and February as ties improve
News channel or source: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinas-trade-with-north-korea-rises-22-january-february-ties-improve-2026-03-20/
Published on: Thursday 19 March 2026
BEIJING, March 20 (Reuters) - China's trade with North Korea rose 22% year-on-year during the first two months of the year, customs data showed on Friday, as their ties improved ahead of the ...