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Romania appoints new charge d’affaires to North Korea after reopening embassy
Appointment of Bogdan Marian Anghel follows restoration of diplomatic mission for the first time since pandemic
North Korean coal officials tour Chinese mining firm amid modernization drive
Visit to smart-mining company suggests Pyongyang seeks China’s help after making coal industry a top priority
Chinese agency claims it’s organizing youth tours to North Korea’s Wonsan resort
Promotional post states first tour set for Friday, though tourism insider expresses skepticism trips will take place
Chinese bus factory that Kim Jong Un visited has strong ties with North Korea
Huanghai vehicles have been rebranded in the DPRK before, and company appears to see new bridge as a lifeline
High-end Chinese EVs worth up to $152K spotted in North Korean capital
Appearance of 2025 models suggest more expensive EVs are making inroads amid a surge in private car ownership
North Korean film delegation tours Chinese company known for AI videos, agents
Visit appears to signal DPRK interest in using AI tools for film and video, with two sides exploring cooperation
On Chinese social media, users hail opening of new bridge to North Korea
Trending posts voice hope for resumption of tourism, though some locals express doubt about impact on border economy
Chinese travel agents advertising North Korea business trips on social media
Open promotion of trips to Rason and Pyongyang suggest growing opening opportunities to enter DPRK despite tourism ban
North Korea, China officially open long-delayed New Yalu River Bridge
Trucks cross in both directions at opening ceremony for four-lane roadway connecting Sinuiju and Dandong
North Korea-China passenger train belatedly resumed service last month
Trains between Ji’an and Manpho now run three times a week, restoring rail link suspended during pandemic
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