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Reviving Coal Trade: North Korea's Shadow Economy Thrives Amid Sanction Lapse

Published on: Monday 29 June 2026

Reviving Coal Trade: North Korea's Shadow Economy Thrives Amid Sanction Lapse North Korea's coal and mineral exports have surged due to lack of UN oversight, utilizing forced labor and transportation networks in China and Russia. A report exposes increased shipping activity, suggesting trade acceleration post-2024 when Russia blocked UN sanctions monitoring. The trade supports North Korea’s military and security operations.


News source: https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/3942599-reviving-coal-trade-north-koreas-shadow-economy-thrives-amid-sanction-lapse

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