UNICEF aid reaches North Korean capital after almost two-year delay



News UNICEF aid reaches North Korean capital after almost two-year delay Humanitarian organizations say DPRK’s border restrictions have held up shipments of key assistance throughout pandemic Ethan Jewell August 3, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean children and a dog in the countryside near Nampho, April 14, 2008 \| Image: NK News The last of a batch of critical humanitarian aid has finally reached Pyongyang, taking nearly two years to move from China to North Korea, according to the U.N. International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). The supplies include folic acid tablets, nutrient-dense rations and enough micronutrient powders to support nearly half a million children, UNICEF said in a situation report published Tuesday. The last of a batch of critical humanitarian aid has finally reached Pyongyang, taking nearly two years to move from China to North Korea, according to the U.N. International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). The supplies include folic acid tablets, nutrient-dense rations and enough micronutrient powders to support nearly half a million children, UNICEF said in a situation report published Tuesday. 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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UNICEF aid reaches North Korean capital after almost two-year delay

Humanitarian organizations say DPRK’s border restrictions have held up shipments of key assistance throughout pandemic

Ethan Jewell August 3, 2022

UNICEF aid reaches North Korean capital after almost two-year delay

North Korean children and a dog in the countryside near Nampho, April 14, 2008 | Image: NK News

The last of a batch of critical humanitarian aid has finally reached Pyongyang, taking nearly two years to move from China to North Korea, according to the U.N. International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF).

The supplies include folic acid tablets, nutrient-dense rations and enough micronutrient powders to support nearly half a million children, UNICEF said in a situation report published Tuesday.

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