Vehicles return to Pyongyang streets as rest of North Korea remains locked down



COVID-19 Vehicles return to Pyongyang streets as rest of North Korea remains locked down Satellite imagery shows traffic near normal levels in capital, as state media remains silent on lifting of restrictions Colin Zwirko June 3, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Pyongyang Station \| Image: KCTV (Aug. 27, 2021) Traffic has returned to the streets of Pyongyang after North Korean authorities lifted lockdown orders on the city last Sunday, according to NK News analysis of satellite imagery, though other major cities around the country appear to still be locked down. State media does not appear to have broadcast the relaxation of rules in the capital city, however, and continues to press the importance of lockdowns throughout the rest of the country. Traffic has returned to the streets of Pyongyang after North Korean authorities lifted lockdown orders on the city last Sunday, according to NK News analysis of satellite imagery, though other major cities around the country appear to still be locked down. State media does not appear to have broadcast the relaxation of rules in the capital city, however, and continues to press the importance of lockdowns throughout the rest of 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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Vehicles return to Pyongyang streets as rest of North Korea remains locked down

Satellite imagery shows traffic near normal levels in capital, as state media remains silent on lifting of restrictions

Colin Zwirko June 3, 2022

Vehicles return to Pyongyang streets as rest of North Korea remains locked down

Pyongyang Station | Image: KCTV (Aug. 27, 2021)

Traffic has returned to the streets of Pyongyang after North Korean authorities lifted lockdown orders on the city last Sunday, according to NK News analysis of satellite imagery, though other major cities around the country appear to still be locked down.

State media does not appear to have broadcast the relaxation of rules in the capital city, however, and continues to press the importance of lockdowns throughout the rest of the country.

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