State-sanctioned smuggling revives hope in N. Korean border economy - Daily NK English

State-sanctioned smuggling revives hope in N. Korean border economy - Daily NK English

North Korea is conducting both imports and exports through state-sponsored smuggling operations in the Hyesan area of Ryanggang province. Local residents are increasingly optimistic that long-depressed markets in the region may recover. According to a Daily NK source in Ryanggang province recently, North Korea has recently been exporting medicinal herbs, Lingzhi mushrooms, and dried leeches to China through Hyesan via state-controlled smuggling …