North Korean tourists take in glimpses of Chinese prosperity

Is Pyongyang becoming less vigilant, or is it looking for a propaganda windfall?

KOHEI FUJIMURA

DALIAN, China -- People who appear to be North Korean have been taking China sightseeing tours on the Yalu River, which acts as a border between the countries. In early June, Nikkei witnessed the comings and goings of a boat on such an excursion.

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