China eases checks on North Korean goods

China eases checks on North Korean goods

The year 2026 has brought a noticeable shift in how Chinese customs officials treat travelers crossing the border from North Korea, with sources reporting a marked easing in inspections of personal luggage. As a result, small quantities of North Korean dried seafood, produce and processed foods are once again flowing into China, reviving informal trade that had largely dried up in recent years. According to a source inside North Korea who spoke …