Aid worker recalls fight to get food to North Koreans in time of greatest need



Features Aid worker recalls fight to get food to North Koreans in time of greatest need Christy Gavitt says aid helped vulnerable and built goodwill during 90s famine, despite heavy controls on relief work James Fretwell October 31, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Aid worker Christy Gavitt (right) in North Korea \| Image: Courtesy of Christy Gavitt North Korea has finally begun to ease COVID-19 rules after years of border closures, raising hopes that not only diplomats but also humanitarian workers who left the country more than two years ago might be able to return at some point. If and when they do return, U.N. aid workers and nongovernmental organizations are sure to look for ways to address reported food shortages in the DPRK, while navigating restrictions that make it difficult to verify that assistance goes to those in need. North Korea has finally begun to ease COVID-19 rules after years of border closures, raising hopes that not only diplomats but also humanitarian workers who left the country more than two years ago might be able to return at some point. If and when they do return, U.N. aid workers and nongovernmental organizations are sure to look for ways to address reported food shortages in the DPRK, while navigating restrictions that make it difficult to verify that assistance goes to those in need. 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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Aid worker recalls fight to get food to North Koreans in time of greatest need

Christy Gavitt says aid helped vulnerable and built goodwill during 90s famine, despite heavy controls on relief work

James Fretwell October 31, 2023

Aid worker recalls fight to get food to North Koreans in time of greatest need

Aid worker Christy Gavitt (right) in North Korea | Image: Courtesy of Christy Gavitt

North Korea has finally begun to ease COVID-19 rules after years of border closures, raising hopes that not only diplomats but also humanitarian workers who left the country more than two years ago might be able to return at some point.

If and when they do return, U.N. aid workers and nongovernmental organizations are sure to look for ways to address reported food shortages in the DPRK, while navigating restrictions that make it difficult to verify that assistance goes to those in need.

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