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UN allocates $900,000 to COVID-19 response work in North Korea

UN allocates $900,000 to COVID-19 response work in North Korea

Funds to go towards "life-saving health assistance" in DPRK, will be provided to WHO

UN allocates $900,000 to COVID-19 response work in North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 1, 2020
North Korean, Lao foreign ministries sign cooperation agreement in Vientiane

North Korean, Lao foreign ministries sign cooperation agreement in Vientiane

Two sides promise closer ties as DPRK business in Laos appears open, despite sanctions

North Korean, Lao foreign ministries sign cooperation agreement in Vientiane
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 1, 2020
Suspected North Korean-linked smuggling ship detained in Russian port
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Suspected North Korean-linked smuggling ship detained in Russian port

Yuko Maru classified as a “High Risk Ship," suspected of having ties to Kasatsugu network

Suspected North Korean-linked smuggling ship detained in Russian port
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy March 31, 2020
European states condemn “provocative” missile testing by North Korea

European states condemn “provocative” missile testing by North Korea

Continued launches undermine "regional security and stability," statement warns

European states condemn “provocative” missile testing by North Korea
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy March 31, 2020
Humanitarian aid to North Korea not subject to sanctions, Pompeo insists

Humanitarian aid to North Korea not subject to sanctions, Pompeo insists

DPRK, other UN member states recently called for sanctions to be lifted amid COVID-19 pandemic

Humanitarian aid to North Korea not subject to sanctions, Pompeo insists
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 31, 2020
U.S. has “hope” for more North Korea talks, but sanctions will continue: Pompeo

U.S. has “hope” for more North Korea talks, but sanctions will continue: Pompeo

Secretary of State insists he and President Trump in "lockstep" on DPRK issues following foreign ministry missive

U.S. has “hope” for more North Korea talks, but sanctions will continue: Pompeo
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 30, 2020
Over five hundred North Korean workers remain in Russia, government says

Over five hundred North Korean workers remain in Russia, government says

Amid effective DPRK border closure due to COVID-19 concerns, 511 laborers reportedly stranded in Russia

Over five hundred North Korean workers remain in Russia, government says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 30, 2020
MSF, UNICEF coronavirus-related medical supplies arrive in North Korea

MSF, UNICEF coronavirus-related medical supplies arrive in North Korea

Arrival of PPE follows sanctions exemptions in late February, reasons for delay unknown

MSF, UNICEF coronavirus-related medical supplies arrive in North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 30, 2020
North Korea raises prospect of “payback” on U.S. after Pompeo sanctions remarks

North Korea raises prospect of “payback” on U.S. after Pompeo sanctions remarks

New MFA director for dialogue with U.S. says Secretary of State revealed "scheme" to buy time through Kim-Trump talks

North Korea raises prospect of “payback” on U.S. after Pompeo sanctions remarks
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 30, 2020
Korea Risk Group launches COVID-19 in North Korea tracker tool

Korea Risk Group launches COVID-19 in North Korea tracker tool

Interactive NK Pro research tool provided free of charge

Korea Risk Group launches COVID-19 in North Korea tracker tool
NK News
NK News March 30, 2020