Countries must "clarify" sanctions won't block COVID-19 aid to North Korea: EU



COVID-19 Countries must “clarify” sanctions won’t block COVID-19 aid to North Korea: EU Banks remain reluctant to help aid groups, top European Commission official says Jacob Fromer April 6, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA Countries imposing sanctions on North Korea should "clarify" that they do not inadvertently block humanitarian aid from reaching the country, the European Union's top diplomat said on Monday. The comments, from EU high representative for foreign affairs and security policy Josep Borrell, come as Pyongyang continues to call for sanctions relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic -- and continues to deny having any infections at all within its borders. Countries imposing sanctions on North Korea should "clarify" that they do not inadvertently block humanitarian aid from reaching the country, the European Union's top diplomat said on Monday. The comments, from EU high representative for foreign affairs and security policy Josep Borrell, come as Pyongyang continues to call for sanctions relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic -- and continues to deny having any infections at all within its borders. 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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Countries must “clarify” sanctions won’t block COVID-19 aid to North Korea: EU

Banks remain reluctant to help aid groups, top European Commission official says

Jacob Fromer April 6, 2020

Countries must “clarify” sanctions won’t block COVID-19 aid to North Korea: EU

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Countries imposing sanctions on North Korea should "clarify" that they do not inadvertently block humanitarian aid from reaching the country, the European Union's top diplomat said on Monday.

The comments, from EU high representative for foreign affairs and security policy Josep Borrell, come as Pyongyang continues to call for sanctions relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic -- and continues to deny having any infections at all within its borders.

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