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North Korea is in the shape of getting closer to China.

There is also a prospect that the border, which was blocked by the corona, will be reopened sooner or later, and in the meantime, Xi Jinping enjoyed leisurely boating.



Correspondent Kim Ji-sung in Beijing pointed out what was the background of the public disclosure.



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is a picture of North Korea taken in Dandong, China, the border between North Korea and China.



Barbed wire was struck and a sign saying'Mine Attention' appeared.



This is to prevent outsiders from approaching, which reveals North Korea's alertness to Corona 19.



Recently, however, rumors have spread in Dandong that trade between North Korea and China will soon resume.



[Trader to North Korea: According to North Korean trade representatives, train pans (cargo bins) can go back and forth from the beginning of April.

People cannot go back and forth, only supplies that the state (North Korea) needs...

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Japan's Asahi Shimbun reported that North Korea-China train traffic would resume as early as next month, and North Korean sources said China could strengthen cooperation with North Korea against US pressure.



However, he said that no visible movement has been captured yet.



China has repeatedly urged the UN to ease sanctions against North Korea.



[Hwa Chun-ying/Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China: It helps to improve the situation of public welfare in North Korea and to prepare conditions for political resolution of the Korean Peninsula.]



Meanwhile, Chinese media reported a scene where Xi Jinping enjoyed boating with a couple.




Ms. Fengliyuan wore sunglasses, and Xi waved her hand leisurely, but analysis is being made that it was intentionally directed.



A Chinese media outlet said it was President Xi Jinping's response to US pressure, and added meaning as showing confidence in the long-term war with the United States.



(Video coverage: Choi Deok-hyun, Video editing: Jung Yong-hwa, CG: Kang Yu-ra)