DALIAN, China — People who appear to be North Korean have been taking China sightseeing tours on the Yalu River, which acts as a border between the countries. In early June, Nikkei witnessed the comings and goings of a boat on such an excursion.
The cruises are a statement of sorts from the Kim Jong Un regime, infamous for closing its country off from most of the rest of the world. Since April, Kim appears to be confident enough to allow some North Koreans to take in glimpses of a more prosperous country.
