Don't expect borders to reopen until COVID-19 ends, DPRK foreign ministry says



News Don’t expect borders to reopen until COVID-19 ends, DPRK foreign ministry says North Korea tells remaining foreign missions they should leave soon, as no relief for staff rotations is planned Chad O'Carroll December 18, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Sogwang North Korea's foreign ministry told diplomats in Pyongyang that they should not expect the country's borders to reopen until the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic are over, multiple informed sources told NK News. Previously, DPRK vice minister of public health, Kim Hyong Hun, said in February that the borders would remain closed until a means to diagnose and cure the novel coronavirus is “completely” developed. North Korea's foreign ministry told diplomats in Pyongyang that they should not expect the country's borders to reopen until the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic are over, multiple informed sources told NK News. Previously, DPRK vice minister of public health, Kim Hyong Hun, said in February that the borders would remain closed until a means to diagnose and cure the novel coronavirus is “completely” developed. 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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Don’t expect borders to reopen until COVID-19 ends, DPRK foreign ministry says

North Korea tells remaining foreign missions they should leave soon, as no relief for staff rotations is planned

Chad O'Carroll December 18, 2020

Don’t expect borders to reopen until COVID-19 ends, DPRK foreign ministry says

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North Korea's foreign ministry told diplomats in Pyongyang that they should not expect the country's borders to reopen until the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic are over, multiple informed sources told NK News.

Previously, DPRK vice minister of public health, Kim Hyong Hun, said in February that the borders would remain closed until a means to diagnose and cure the novel coronavirus is “completely” developed.

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