Smuggling of used cars into North Korea rises amid post-COVID demand


by Radio Free Asia

Radio Free Asia— Vehicles are being driven across the narrow upper reaches of the Yalu River, sources said.

PAHOMEPAGE—Consignment pop-up sees high demand amid rising prices. GILBERT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A new report shows prices have risen for a third month straight, and those trends have many people heading to secondhand shops. 28/22 News Reporter Sydney Kostus stopped by a consignment pop-up in the Poconos where its owners say they’ve hit record-breaking sales due to high demand. A $2 dress, a []

Radio Free Asia—North Korea sends officials to Iran amid suspected military cooperation. The delegation is led by Yun Jong Ho, who has been active in the country’s increasing exchanges with Russia.

PYMNTS.com—Carvana’s Inventory ‘Constrained’ as Online Used Car Retailer Posts Record Q1. Online used car retailer Carvana reported “milestone” first quarter (Q1) results on Wednesday (May 1), fueling a 30% surge in its stock price. This strong performance comes on the heels of a challenging period in 2022, during which Carvana shares plummeting by 97%. “We not only set new all-time company records [this quarter], but we also […]