China-North Korea trains to resume after six-year halt following Covid outbreak

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Agence France-Presse in BeijingMarch 10, 2026 at 11:13 AM

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Passenger train services between China and North Korea are set to resume this week after a six-year suspension due to Covid-19 restrictions. The first service will depart on Thursday, allowing Chinese and North Korean citizens working or studying in the other country to purchase tickets. Travel agents in Beijing and Dandong confirmed the resumption, though tourist travel is not yet permitted. While China has reopened its borders, North Korea has been more cautious, though it resumed flights and train services with Russia last year. The resumption is significant as China is North Korea's largest economic partner. However, North Korea recently cancelled an international marathon, indicating continued caution regarding opening up.

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