China-North Korea truck traffic resumes in sign of reopening

Vehicles seen on Dandong-Sinuiju bridge as Pyongyang slowly lifts border shutdown

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Trucks have resumed traveling between Dandong, China, and Sinuiju, North Korea. (Photo by Kohei Fujimura)

KOHEI FUJIMURA, Nikkei staff writer

DANDONG, China -- Large cargo trucks have been seen crossing a key bridge for trade between North Korea and China in recent weeks, signaling the reopening of cross-border commerce that could alleviate shortages plaguing Pyongyang.

On a morning in mid-November, at least six large vehicles crossed the Yalu River from Dangdong in China's Liaoning province. Four midsize to large trucks and two trailers headed to Sinuiju on the North Korean side at a low speed.

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