North Korea may be closing a key sea route for humanitarian aid deliveries



Border Controls North Korea may be closing a key sea route for humanitarian aid deliveries The move likely followed Kim Jong Un's order on July 25 to strengthen measures against potential COVID-19 risks Jeongmin Kim August 19, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A photo of Nampho, North Korea - NK News North Korea said that it will temporarily close an important sea route between Dalian, China and its west coast port city of Nampho, according to a new UNICEF COVID-19 report published on Wednesday. The move could significantly North Korea's access to humanitarian aid deliveries. The North Korean government allegedly alerted the U.N. of its decision to temporarily close the route late last month, the report stated. However, it's still unclear why North Korea wants to seal the route and whether or not they've already done it. North Korea said that it will temporarily close an important sea route between Dalian, China and its west coast port city of Nampho, according to a new UNICEF COVID-19 report published on Wednesday. The move could significantly North Korea's access to humanitarian aid deliveries. The North Korean government allegedly alerted the U.N. of its decision to temporarily close the route late last month, the report stated. However, it's still unclear why North Korea wants to seal the route and whether or not they've already done it. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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 may be closing a key sea route for humanitarian aid deliveries

The move likely followed Kim Jong Un's order on July 25 to strengthen measures against potential COVID-19 risks

Jeongmin Kim August 19, 2020

North Korea may be closing a key sea route for humanitarian aid deliveries

A photo of Nampho, North Korea - NK News

North Korea said that it will temporarily close an important sea route between Dalian, China and its west coast port city of Nampho, according to a new UNICEF COVID-19 report published on Wednesday. The move could significantly North Korea's access to humanitarian aid deliveries.

The North Korean government allegedly alerted the U.N. of its decision to temporarily close the route late last month, the report stated. However, it's still unclear why North Korea wants to seal the route and whether or not they've already done it.

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