Russia will resume direct passenger rail service with North Korea in July after a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Interfax reported. Trains will run from Vladivostok to the North Korean port of Rason. Governor of Primorsky Krai, Oleg Kozhemyako, highlighted that travellers can enjoy the DPRK's beauty, nature, and culture, and experience its customs and traditions.