North Korea further relaxes restrictions on resident diplomats, embassy says



COVID-19 North Korea further relaxes restrictions on resident diplomats, embassy says Foreigners in DPRK now permitted to visit several previously-restricted department stores, MFA tells diplomats Oliver Hotham May 18, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON DPRK Today Update on 20/5 at 09:00 KST: This article has been updated to include an additional statement from the Russian embassy. The North Korean government has lifted a number of restrictions previously placed on foreign diplomats, the Russian embassy in Pyongyang said in a statement Monday, in a further relaxation of measures previously taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Update on 20/5 at 09:00 KST: This article has been updated to include an additional statement from the Russian embassy. The North Korean government has lifted a number of restrictions previously placed on foreign diplomats, the Russian embassy in Pyongyang said in a statement Monday, in a further relaxation of measures previously taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the country. 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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North Korea further relaxes restrictions on resident diplomats, embassy says

Foreigners in DPRK now permitted to visit several previously-restricted department stores, MFA tells diplomats

Oliver Hotham May 18, 2020

North Korea further relaxes restrictions on resident diplomats, embassy says

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Update on 20/5 at 09:00 KST: This article has been updated to include an additional statement from the Russian embassy.

The North Korean government has lifted a number of restrictions previously placed on foreign diplomats, the Russian embassy in Pyongyang said in a statement Monday, in a further relaxation of measures previously taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the country.

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