WHO granted sanctions exemption for coronavirus prevention work in North Korea



COVID-19 WHO granted sanctions exemption for coronavirus prevention work in North Korea Exemption is third for tackling COVID-19 as Pyongyang continues to report no cases of the illness Jacob Fromer February 27, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA The UN panel overseeing sanctions enforcement in North Korea will allow the World Health Organization (WHO) to bring medical equipment into the DPRK for "prevention and control" of the coronavirus, a note posted on a UN website said Thursday. The announcement comes as the number of new cases of the virus -- officially known as COVID-19 -- continues to rise around the world, including more each day in neighboring China and South Korea. The UN panel overseeing sanctions enforcement in North Korea will allow the World Health Organization (WHO) to bring medical equipment into the DPRK for "prevention and control" of the coronavirus, a note posted on a UN website said Thursday. The announcement comes as the number of new cases of the virus -- officially known as COVID-19 -- continues to rise around the world, including more each day in neighboring China and South Korea. 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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WHO granted sanctions exemption for coronavirus prevention work in North Korea

Exemption is third for tackling COVID-19 as Pyongyang continues to report no cases of the illness

Jacob Fromer February 27, 2020

WHO granted sanctions exemption for coronavirus prevention work in North Korea

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The UN panel overseeing sanctions enforcement in North Korea will allow the World Health Organization (WHO) to bring medical equipment into the DPRK for "prevention and control" of the coronavirus, a note posted on a UN website said Thursday.

The announcement comes as the number of new cases of the virus -- officially known as COVID-19 -- continues to rise around the world, including more each day in neighboring China and South Korea.

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