Coronavirus-related aid expected to arrive in North Korea later this month: IFRC



Border Controls Coronavirus-related aid expected to arrive in North Korea later this month: IFRC Cargo, including COVID-19 testing kits, to be subject to a 10-day quarantine in Sinuiju, spokesperson says Jeongmin Kim April 13, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) expects procured coronavirus-related aid to arrive in North Korea in late April, the organization told NK News over the weekend. The news follows a long delay procuring test kits and other medical supplies due to export controls by a number of countries, along with hurdles in delivery prompted by the DPRK's effective closure of its borders this year. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) expects procured coronavirus-related aid to arrive in North Korea in late April, the organization told NK News over the weekend. The news follows a long delay procuring test kits and other medical supplies due to export controls by a number of countries, along with hurdles in delivery prompted by the DPRK's effective closure of its borders this year. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Coronavirus-related aid expected to arrive in North Korea later this month: IFRC

Cargo, including COVID-19 testing kits, to be subject to a 10-day quarantine in Sinuiju, spokesperson says

Jeongmin Kim April 13, 2020

Coronavirus-related aid expected to arrive in North Korea later this month: IFRC

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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) expects procured coronavirus-related aid to arrive in North Korea in late April, the organization told NK News over the weekend.

The news follows a long delay procuring test kits and other medical supplies due to export controls by a number of countries, along with hurdles in delivery prompted by the DPRK's effective closure of its borders this year.

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