North Korea opens autumn trade fair in Pyongyang amid sanctions
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The 18th Pyongyang Autumn International Trade Fair opened Monday at the Central Youth Hall, with over 130 companies from five countries showcasing more than 10,000 products.
North Korea opened its autumn trade fair in Pyongyang on Monday, state media reported Tuesday, in an apparent move to secure foreign earnings amid international sanctions, according to Yonhap Business. [1]
The 18th Pyongyang Autumn International Trade Fair opened at the Central Youth Hall under the theme of "Common development and prosperity," the Korean Central News Agency said. More than 130 companies from North Korea, China, Mongolia, Bangladesh and Thailand are showcasing over 10,000 products from electronics to foodstuffs. [1]
External Economic Relations Minister Yun Jong-ho attended the opening ceremony and vowed to "expand external economic relations" with countries on the principle of "complete equality and reciprocity." [1]
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- N. Korea opens annual trade fair amid sanctions
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