North Korea’s machinery import surge: farms, factories and shipyards stocked up

2026-03-15 - 18:53

North Korean trading companies have sharply expanded machinery imports from China since late last year, with equipment ranging from farm machinery and industrial tools to shipyard gear and medical devices now flowing across the border at what Chinese traders describe as an unprecedented pace. A Daily NK source said Friday that North Korean trading companies have been importing a broad range of... Source