Friday, September 28, 2012

Chinese exhibitors dominate North Korean trade fair


News this week: The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) hosted the eight edition of the Pyongyang Autumn International Trade Fair featuring more than 200 companies from 12 countries. Over 60% of the total number of exhibitors (126 of 200) were from China. The fair which closed on 27th September focuses on machines, electronics, clothing and vehicles.

O Il Hun, vice director of the Korean International Exhibition Corporation, was quoted as saying, “The annual trade fair plays a positive role in expanding economic relations among countries through joint ventures, investment and science and technology exchanges.”

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