North Korea calls for cooperation on COVID-19, end to unilateral sanctions



COVID-19 North Korea calls for cooperation on COVID-19, end to unilateral sanctions In statement to World Health Assembly, DPRK delegation also lauds Kim Jong Un's leadership, condemns U.S. Jeongmin Kim May 20, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA North Korea has urged UN member states to "immediately withdraw" trade restrictions and sanctions against it, arguing that the move would help facilitate global cooperation in tackling the COVID-19 epidemic. In remarks submitted to the World Health Assembly (WHA) held this week in Geneva, the DPRK condemned governments that "politicize" the provision of aid, appearing to side with China in its growing dispute with the U.S. over the origins of the novel coronavirus. North Korea has urged UN member states to "immediately withdraw" trade restrictions and sanctions against it, arguing that the move would help facilitate global cooperation in tackling the COVID-19 epidemic. In remarks submitted to the World Health Assembly (WHA) held this week in Geneva, the DPRK condemned governments that "politicize" the provision of aid, appearing to side with China in its growing dispute with the U.S. over the origins of the novel coronavirus. 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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North Korea calls for cooperation on COVID-19, end to unilateral sanctions

In statement to World Health Assembly, DPRK delegation also lauds Kim Jong Un's leadership, condemns U.S.

Jeongmin Kim May 20, 2020

North Korea calls for cooperation on COVID-19, end to unilateral sanctions

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North Korea has urged UN member states to "immediately withdraw" trade restrictions and sanctions against it, arguing that the move would help facilitate global cooperation in tackling the COVID-19 epidemic.

In remarks submitted to the World Health Assembly (WHA) held this week in Geneva, the DPRK condemned governments that "politicize" the provision of aid, appearing to side with China in its growing dispute with the U.S. over the origins of the novel coronavirus.

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