Rumors of Hyesan Customs House Reopening Fuel Hope for Resumption of Trade in Yanggang Province
Rumors are circulating once again that Hyesan Customs House in Yanggang Province may open in May, raising expectations among residents who have been eagerly waiting for it to reopen.
False rumors of the customs house reopening have circulated in the past, leading to a cycle of hope and disappointment for traders and locals. The recent rumors have been fueled by reports that officials from the provincial trade bureau have been going to China through the customs house since April 20th. Locals are hopeful that trade will resume soon, as it is directly connected to their survival in the border region.
[Source: Daily NK]
