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How China keeps North Korea's economy alive

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  • While Russia is now a major money spinner, North Korea still depends on China for up to 95% of its legitimate trade.S1
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How China keeps North Korea's economy alive

TradeNorth KoreaHow China keeps North Korea's economy aliveNik Martin06/01/2026June 1, 2026While Russia is now a major money spinner, North Korea still depends on China for up to 9…

How China keeps North Korea's economy alive