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North Korean trucks can be seen heading to the Chinese side of the border on the Sino-North Korean Friendship Bridge.

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N. Korea begins issuing visas for Chinese business people to enter...

Seulkee Jang - December 14, 2023

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N. Korea faces serious shortages of straw, hemp sacks used to...

Mun Dong Hui - December 13, 2023

North Korean women in Dandong sojourn

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Families of some N. Korean overseas laborers are still waiting for...

Jeong Seo-yeong - December 12, 2023

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China-North Korea Border

China moves to intensify controls along border with North Korea

Seulkee Jang - December 12, 2023

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China cracks down on sale of N. Korean seafood in markets

Seulkee Jang - December 11, 2023

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Lectures for N. Korean government officials praise leadership of Kim Jong...

Seulkee Jang - December 11, 2023

factory kim jong un business

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N. Pyongan, Chagang province munition factories ramp up production with locally...

Seulkee Jang - December 8, 2023

clinics, doctor

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Elderly war veteran dies after being refused treatment at hospital

Lee Chae Eun - December 8, 2023

North Korean vehicle in Dandong, China

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Chinese officials warn of severe punishments for breaking anti-espionage law

Jeong Tae Joo - December 7, 2023

North Koreans peruse cell phones on offer

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N. Korean importer of electronic device parts begins review of business...

Jeong Tae Joo - December 6, 2023

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