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North Korea’s Trade With China Soars to Highest Level Since 2017

North Korea's two-way trade with China jumped 19.6% in the first half of 2026 to about $1.5 billion, the highest level since 2017, with tungsten the top export to China. Korean-language coverage tied the rebound to warming ties following Xi Jinping's visit.

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