“It has changed a lot from before. The smuggling points have become monitored areas, and accidents occur every time smuggling happens, with people getting arrested. The only vehicles officially imported through customs are new cars. They are not used here (in Hyesan) but are being ordered and brought in from the front (central and southern regions). About 10 to 17 electric and gasoline vehicles come in once or twice a week.” Since August, Asia Press has reported that Chinese vehicles are being imported into North Korea through regular trade with Chinese and North Korean customs.
“The Lord of hosts has purposed it, to defile the pride of all glory, and to bring into contempt all the honorable of the earth.” Isaiah 23:9 (North Korean version of the Korean Bible). We pray to God, who has spoken, denouncing the evil acts of North Korea that openly import vehicles, which are prohibited items under North Korean sanctions, using them as gifts to solidify the privileges of the ruling class. May the leadership look upon the severe food shortages and economic suffering of the residents and trade in necessities rather than luxury goods, and may grace be bestowed so that more Bibles and the Gospel are shared along the paths where supplies come in.
We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen!
