Stranded North Koreans in China keep earning for homeland

DANDONG, China -- Many North Korean restaurants operating here, on the Chinese side of the Yalu River, continue to employ workers from their home country despite United Nations sanctions banning such a practice. 

"I don't know when I can return to my country, so I will continue working here," said one North Korean waitress, referring to a travel ban put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. She added that many North Koreans also work in Shenyang and other Chinese cities.