AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoChina Trade: The New Yalu River Bridge is open, but customs delays are blunting hopes for a quick trade surge: truckers report waits of more than three hours as inspections and new procedures slow crossings. Imports and Exports: September imports from China included 7,064 tonnes of rice, nearly seven times the year-earlier volume, and $6.23 million in frozen duck. Wig exports reached $22.95 million, up about 30%. Construction Demand: North Korean traders are seeking more Chinese concrete mixer and pump trucks, as building projects drive demand for specialized equipment. Labor in Russia: A report says 12,000 North Koreans were sent to a Russian drone factory, earning $2.50 an hour, with the state taking 70–90% of their wages.
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