Group barred from helping at Pyongyang apartment collapse site



News Group barred from helping at Pyongyang apartment collapse site MOU denies request based on lateness of request, lack of credibility at the requesting agency Rob York July 10, 2014 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News Seoul has prohibited a South Korean rescue group from visiting the North to assist following a fatal apartment building collapse in May, officials said Thursday. In June, the Korea Rescue Association, based in Seoul, applied for government approval on June 26 to assist in the aftermath of the May 13 collapse of a 23-story apartment building. Seoul has prohibited a South Korean rescue group from visiting the North to assist following a fatal apartment building collapse in May, officials said Thursday. In June, the Korea Rescue Association, based in Seoul, applied for government approval on June 26 to assist in the aftermath of the May 13 collapse of a 23-story apartment building. 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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Group barred from helping at Pyongyang apartment collapse site

MOU denies request based on lateness of request, lack of credibility at the requesting agency

Rob York July 10, 2014

Group barred from helping at Pyongyang apartment collapse site

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Seoul has prohibited a South Korean rescue group from visiting the North to assist following a fatal apartment building collapse in May, officials said Thursday.

In June, the Korea Rescue Association, based in Seoul, applied for government approval on June 26 to assist in the aftermath of the May 13 collapse of a 23-story apartment building.

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