N Korea at crossroads

Shortage-hit North Korea urges China to restart freight rail lifeline

Coronavirus restrictions loosened as country struggles to feed itself

20220719N China DPRK bridge

Trade across the Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge, pictured here on the Chinese side in Dandong, is vital to North Korea's isolated economy. (Photo by Shin Watanabe)

SHIN WATANABE, Nikkei staff writer
July 20, 2022 03:11 JST

DALIAN, China -- Shortages of food and other necessities have driven North Korea to reopen its most important trade corridor with China after trying to stamp out the coronavirus with Beijing-style lockdowns and travel restrictions.

Read Next

Latest on N Korea at crossroads

  • N Korea at crossroads

    North Korea shifts away from toxic rocket fuel with Russian help

    North Korea shifts away from toxic rocket fuel with Russian help
  • N Korea at crossroads

    End of U.N. North Korea panel creates gap in sanctions monitoring

    End of U.N. North Korea panel creates gap in sanctions monitoring
  • N Korea at crossroads

    North Korea leans on Russian ties to expand relations with Iran

    North Korea leans on Russian ties to expand relations with Iran

    • Sponsored Content

    About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.