N Korea at crossroads

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
December 4, 2023 09:00 JST

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.

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