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Bridge between North Korea, China opens over 10 years after construction was completed

The structure, which was delayed after the North failed to complete buildings and infrastructure on its side, is expected to boost trade.

2026.10.15

The Kaesong Industrial Complex in North Korea as seen from Paju, northern Gyeonggi on the South Korean side of the border on March 13 [YONHAP]

North wooing Chinese companies to Kaesong

North Korea is trying to attract Chinese investment to keep the lights on at the Kaesong Industrial Complex, replacing the South Korean companies that previously operated factories in the zone, a presidential official said Thursday.

2023.4.20

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A freight train leaves the Chinese border city of Dandong on Monday morning and crosses the so-called Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge into North Korea’s Sinuiju. [YONHAP]

Freight trains resume between North Korea and China

Cross-border freight trains between North Korea and China resumed Monday after a five-month hiatus, as the North tries to find some economic normalcy after a long pandemic shutdown.

2022.9.26

The Friendship Bridge in Dandong, right, connects rail lines between China and North Korea. The North recommenced overland rail operations in January this year, partially lifting a self-imposed blockade on border trade that has lasted almost 2 years. [AP]

China-North Korea trade soars but still falls short of pre-Covid levels

Trade between China and North Korea in January and February increased forty-fold compared to the same period last year, according to Chinese customs, pointing to the partial restoration of overland commerce after the North reopened rail links.

2022.3.22

Tag: dandong

dandong

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Bridge between North Korea, China opens over 10 years after construction was completed

North wooing Chinese companies to Kaesong

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