N. Korean diplomat says sanctions affecting vulnerable families, women's rights



News N. Korean diplomat says sanctions affecting vulnerable families, women’s rights DPRK ambassador to the UN says international restrictions block medical equipment deliveries Leo Byrne November 8, 2017 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON ONU Genève (UN Geneva) by MPD01605 on 2008-04-24 14:59:28 The North Korean ambassador to the UN on Wednesday said international sanctions were affecting vulnerable families in the DPRK and were blocking the delivery of medical equipment. Speaking at the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women in Geneva, Ambassador Han Tae Song also called for the return of 12 North Korean women who defected from a restaurant in China in 2016. The North Korean ambassador to the UN on Wednesday said international sanctions were affecting vulnerable families in the DPRK and were blocking the delivery of medical equipment. Speaking at the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women in Geneva, Ambassador Han Tae Song also called for the return of 12 North Korean women who defected from a restaurant in China in 2016. 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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N. Korean diplomat says sanctions affecting vulnerable families, women’s rights

DPRK ambassador to the UN says international restrictions block medical equipment deliveries

Leo Byrne November 8, 2017

N. Korean diplomat says sanctions affecting vulnerable families, women’s rights

ONU Genève (UN Geneva) by MPD01605 on 2008-04-24 14:59:28

The North Korean ambassador to the UN on Wednesday said international sanctions were affecting vulnerable families in the DPRK and were blocking the delivery of medical equipment.

Speaking at the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women in Geneva, Ambassador Han Tae Song also called for the return of 12 North Korean women who defected from a restaurant in China in 2016.

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