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Kim Jong Un sacks top officials for “corruption” in meeting on coronavirus

Kim Jong Un sacks top officials for “corruption” in meeting on coronavirus

North Korean leader in Politburo meeting pointed to "recent incident" also involving a Party cadre training base

Kim Jong Un sacks top officials for “corruption” in meeting on coronavirus
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 28, 2020
North Korean border to stay shut until coronavirus cure available, official says

North Korean border to stay shut until coronavirus cure available, official says

DPRK also extends winter vacation for students as quarantine measures taken across the country

North Korean border to stay shut until coronavirus cure available, official says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 27, 2020
North Korea closes new hot springs resort, other public sites due to coronavirus

North Korea closes new hot springs resort, other public sites due to coronavirus

Ban on operation of “public amenities” took effect on February 25, English-language Pyongyang Times reports

North Korea closes new hot springs resort, other public sites due to coronavirus
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 27, 2020
WHO granted sanctions exemption for coronavirus prevention work in North Korea

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

WHO granted sanctions exemption for coronavirus prevention work in North Korea
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 27, 2020
Some European missions in Pyongyang to temporarily close amid coronavirus fears
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Some European missions in Pyongyang to temporarily close amid coronavirus fears

Personnel from multiple missions to fly out via Vladivostok on Air Koryo flight next week

Some European missions in Pyongyang to temporarily close amid coronavirus fears
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 27, 2020
North Korean work to connect China’s “bridge to nowhere” slows down: imagery
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North Korean work to connect China’s “bridge to nowhere” slows down: imagery

Satellite imagery shows hardened-dirt roadway to Sinuiju infrastructure is complete, but awaiting asphalt

North Korean work to connect China’s “bridge to nowhere” slows down: imagery
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 27, 2020
United Arab Emirates has deported all North Korean workers, government says

United Arab Emirates has deported all North Korean workers, government says

Move in line with country's obligations under UNSC Resolution 2397

United Arab Emirates has deported all North Korean workers, government says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham February 26, 2020
Joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises postponed due to coronavirus

Joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises postponed due to coronavirus

Computer-simulated command post training was set for spring, scaled down to facilitate diplomacy with North Korea

Joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises postponed due to coronavirus
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 26, 2020
UN special rep. for North Korea human rights issues warning over coronavirus

UN special rep. for North Korea human rights issues warning over coronavirus

Call to action comes as fears grow that coronavirus epidemic will spread to ill-prepared North Korea

UN special rep. for North Korea human rights issues warning over coronavirus
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 26, 2020
After skipping Senate, Trump’s North Korea envoy updates “friends” at think tank

After skipping Senate, Trump’s North Korea envoy updates “friends” at think tank

Deputy special representative for DPRK Alex Wong's appearance at Hudson Institute follows "snub" of Senate hearing

After skipping Senate, Trump’s North Korea envoy updates “friends” at think tank
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 26, 2020