In an age when globalization has become the norm and cross-cultural exchanges are commonplace, North Korea remains a country shrouded in mystery.  Its story and, more importantly, its people seem unfamiliar and distant.

We at Barnabas Trading have had the privilege of working alongside ordinary North Korean men and women.  Like us, they desire to use their skills to support themselves and their families.  Like us, they are capable and eager to engage in meaningful work. 

We have seen firsthand that stable employment and the pursuit of creative, productive work empower individuals to improve their lives.  Through our factory partners, we are proud to employ skilled North Korean workers who might otherwise have difficulty finding work due to job shortages. 

Each of our products represents an opportunity for ordinary people like us to uniquely encounter the everyday people of North Korea.  Every purchase supports their efforts to bring about positive change in their families and communities.