North Korean economy

it operates under a command economy with significant international sanctions, limiting its trade partners.

Despite this, trade persists, primarily with China, which has historically been its largest economic partner. Recent data from 2023 indicates North Korea's total exports were $397 million, while imports, mostly from China, reached around $2 billion (North Korea Exports, Imports, and Trade Partners). This imbalance suggests a heavy reliance on imports, p…