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North Korea Bars Tourists From China Over Virus Outbreak

Various photos depicting China's past relations with North Korea are on display in front of the Chinese Embassy in Pyongyang on Oct. 5, 2019, the eve of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the bilateral ties. / Kyodo

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By Kyodo News 22 January 2020

BEIJING—North Korean authorities on Wednesday blocked foreign tourists crossing the border from China as a preventive measure after the outbreak of a new coronavirus in its neighbor, according to tourist companies.

Beijing-based Koryo Tours said it was contacted by a business partner in North Korea about the measure on Tuesday, adding Pyongyang’s move may also apply to people traveling from China to North Korea on business.