Institute for Far Eastern Studies (IFES) NK Brief No. 08-2-13-1 2/13/2008 As South Korean materials used in light industry make their way to the North, some DPRK factories appear to returning to normal manufacturing operations. A source in North Korea recently reported, “Raw rubber, talcum (used for soap), perfumes, textiles, and other ROK raw materials … Continue reading DPRK light industrial production grows with ROK material aid