Apples sourced from North Korea are now present in Russian supermarkets. This emergence in the marketplace aligns with efforts to increase North Korea's imprint on the Russian economy.
The increased presence of North Korean goods coincides with a strategic agreement forged a year ago involving Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un. Recent movements show North Korean fishing vessels near Russia's Far Eastern territories and trademark registrations for various North Korean products.
The two nations are facilitating infrastructure to enhance their commerce links. A notable development is the construction by Russia of a $100 million highway bridge across the Tumen River bordering North Korea. Additionally, there is contemplation about reviving the Moscow-Pyongyang rail link, which spans 10,000 kilometers.
Moreover, there are augmentations in humanitarian and cultural exchanges. This includes dialogues between university officials in Vladivostok, North Korean athletes joining Russian sporting contests, and Russian theater performances occurring in Pyongyang.
In related developments, a U.S.-owned canned food company that is seizing domestic Russian markets plans to extend its activities by exporting to both China and North Korea.
Source: NV
