SEOUL/DALIAN, China -- North Korea is scrambling to resume land-based trade with China in hopes of a much-needed economic shot in the arm, having halted shipments from its northern neighbor well over a year ago to keep the coronavirus out.
Pyongyang wary of COVID-19 but can't ignore crises at home

The Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge, the main trade route between China and North Korea, remains closed. (Photo by Shin Watanabe)
SEOUL/DALIAN, China -- North Korea is scrambling to resume land-based trade with China in hopes of a much-needed economic shot in the arm, having halted shipments from its northern neighbor well over a year ago to keep the coronavirus out.