Status of upcoming North Korean trade fairs in question due to coronavirus



Cancellations and Postponements Status of upcoming North Korean trade fairs in question due to coronavirus Companies involved in growing DPRK trade events expect cancellations or postponement, but await official word Colin Zwirko March 19, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News Organizers and participants in two upcoming international trade exhibitions in North Korea have expressed doubts over whether the events will be held as scheduled due to ongoing strict measures to block the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Representatives of partner organizers based in China told NK News in recent days they believe the upcoming expos will be cancelled, but stressed than an official announcement has yet to be made by the DPRK side. Organizers and participants in two upcoming international trade exhibitions in North Korea have expressed doubts over whether the events will be held as scheduled due to ongoing strict measures to block the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Representatives of partner organizers based in China told NK News in recent days they believe the upcoming expos will be cancelled, but stressed than an official announcement has yet to be made by the DPRK side. 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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Status of upcoming North Korean trade fairs in question due to coronavirus

Companies involved in growing DPRK trade events expect cancellations or postponement, but await official word

Colin Zwirko March 19, 2020

Status of upcoming North Korean trade fairs in question due to coronavirus

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Organizers and participants in two upcoming international trade exhibitions in North Korea have expressed doubts over whether the events will be held as scheduled due to ongoing strict measures to block the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Representatives of partner organizers based in China told NK News in recent days they believe the upcoming expos will be cancelled, but stressed than an official announcement has yet to be made by the DPRK side.

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