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‘Go and lay a flower’: Chinese netizens react to travel resuming in North Korea
Users have voiced hopes to join tours or explore business opportunities, though some remain skeptical of a reopening
March 19, 2026
Chinese travel agencies promoting North Korea group tours from May
Multiple companies advertise 8-day trips following train resumption, though DPRK officials have not confirmed reopening
March 17, 2026
China, North Korea resume train service after six-year suspension
Photos of train tickets and receipts show China, DPRK restarting routes after hiatus
March 10, 2026
North Korean education officials visit Chinese school furniture factory
Visit appears to signal interest in modernizing classrooms with imports, even as DPRK pushes greater domestic production
March 5, 2026
China seizes 100 tons of frogs and scallops, possibly from North Korea
Evidence suggests goods may have originated from the DPRK, highlighting its efforts to continue illicit seafood trade
March 3, 2026
North Korea debuts China-style name badges at Ninth Party Congress
Delegates spotted wearing red badges with photo, name and title for first time, likely reflecting Chinese influence
February 24, 2026
Asian youth table tennis tournament relocated from North Korea to Oman
Move comes after DPRK reportedly refused to allow inspections, raising doubts about ability to host international events
February 19, 2026
Chinese envoy visits North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma resort, raises hopes for tourism
DPRK makes no mention of tourism cooperation as it continues to shut out Chinese in favor of Russian travelers
February 16, 2026
North Korean brewery appears to rebrand signature beer for export to China
Expert says Rason company behind Pado Beer frequently changes product names to avoid getting flagged for sanctions
February 12, 2026
How Chinese TikTok turns North Korean propaganda into memes
Viral edits to pop soundtracks recast Kim Jong Un as an absurdity, reflecting dim views of DPRK but attracting censors
February 11, 2026
