China and North Korea Resume Rail Link After Six-Year Pandemic Break

China and North Korea will resume regular passenger rail service between their capitals on Thursday, ending a six-year suspension caused by the global pandemic. The Beijing-Pyongyang railway line will operate four times per week, according to Chinese officials. A Chinese representative said the restored connection will primarily serve diplomats and people traveling on official business. The rail link represents a key transportation route between the two neighboring countries and longtime allies.