Hyesan smugglers rush Chinese apparel and shoes ahead of April school term

2026-03-13 - 13:43

North Korean smugglers along the Chinese border are importing spring clothing, footwear and school supplies through Chinese customs ahead of the April 1 semester start, driven by a seasonal surge in student demand, a source in Ryanggang province told Daily NK on Thursday. Demand for student clothing and footwear rises sharply each mid-March as the spring semester nears... Source