North Korea relaxes some rules for diplomats in Pyongyang, but tightens others



COVID-19 North Korea relaxes some rules for diplomats in Pyongyang, but tightens others Fear of Omicron variant spreading in China and South Korea appears to be spurring changes, source says Chad O'Carroll February 2, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Russian Embassy in the DPRK, Facebook page \| European embassy offices in Pyongyang North Korean authorities have relaxed some COVID-19-prevention rules for the handful of remaining embassy staff in Pyongyang, while tightening other restrictions, informed sources told NK News. The new rules, which North Korea’s foreign ministry reportedly issued to embassies on Monday, allow for larger meetings and for more North Koreans to work with foreign embassy personnel — two small signs of policy relaxation. North Korean authorities have relaxed some COVID-19-prevention rules for the handful of remaining embassy staff in Pyongyang, while tightening other restrictions, informed sources told NK News. The new rules, which North Korea’s foreign ministry reportedly issued to embassies on Monday, allow for larger meetings and for more North Koreans to work with foreign embassy personnel — two small signs of policy relaxation. 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 relaxes some rules for diplomats in Pyongyang, but tightens others

Fear of Omicron variant spreading in China and South Korea appears to be spurring changes, source says

Chad O'Carroll February 2, 2022

North Korea relaxes some rules for diplomats in Pyongyang, but tightens others

Russian Embassy in the DPRK, Facebook page | European embassy offices in Pyongyang

North Korean authorities have relaxed some COVID-19-prevention rules for the handful of remaining embassy staff in Pyongyang, while tightening other restrictions, informed sources told NK News.

The new rules, which North Korea’s foreign ministry reportedly issued to embassies on Monday, allow for larger meetings and for more North Koreans to work with foreign embassy personnel — two small signs of policy relaxation.

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