Gen. Abrams: COVID-19 'accelerating the effects of sanctions' in North Korea



Border Controls Gen. Abrams: COVID-19 ‘accelerating the effects of sanctions’ in North Korea Pyongyang is focusing on internal efforts to overcome COVID-19 and typhoon-related impacts, Abrams says Chad O'Carroll September 10, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News COVID-19 has accelerated the effects of North Korea sanctions, the Commander of United Nations Command Robert B. Abrams said Thursday, meaning Pyongyang's primary focus is now on overcoming the growing consequences of the virus. Because of a border shut-down to prevent COVID-19, the DPRK's ability to import goods from China has dropped significantly, Abrams said during remarks issued to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). COVID-19 has accelerated the effects of North Korea sanctions, the Commander of United Nations Command Robert B. Abrams said Thursday, meaning Pyongyang's primary focus is now on overcoming the growing consequences of the virus. Because of a border shut-down to prevent COVID-19, the DPRK's ability to import goods from China has dropped significantly, Abrams said during remarks issued to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). 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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Gen. Abrams: COVID-19 ‘accelerating the effects of sanctions’ in North Korea

Pyongyang is focusing on internal efforts to overcome COVID-19 and typhoon-related impacts, Abrams says

Chad O'Carroll September 10, 2020

Gen. Abrams: COVID-19 ‘accelerating the effects of sanctions’ in North Korea

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COVID-19 has accelerated the effects of North Korea sanctions, the Commander of United Nations Command Robert B. Abrams said Thursday, meaning Pyongyang's primary focus is now on overcoming the growing consequences of the virus.

Because of a border shut-down to prevent COVID-19, the DPRK's ability to import goods from China has dropped significantly, Abrams said during remarks issued to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).

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