SHENYANG, China -- Commerce between North Korea and China fell more mildly in August than during July, a sign that transport links are reopening after severe floods in the border region.
August brings improvement in exports, imports over disaster-hit July

The bridge over the Yalu River connecting North Korea and the Chinese city of Dandong serves as a key trade channel between the two countries. (Photo by Kohei Fujimura)
SHENYANG, China -- Commerce between North Korea and China fell more mildly in August than during July, a sign that transport links are reopening after severe floods in the border region.