North Korea smuggling surges ahead of school term

North Korea smuggling surges ahead of school term

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

Hyesan smugglers rush Chinese apparel and shoes ahead of April school term - The Press United

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 […]