With official North Korean state media increasingly transparent about the problems the country is facing as COVID-19 restrictions take their toll, there is increasing concern in the international community about the risks of a major humanitarian crisis developing.

What happens, then, in the event of a major natural disaster, nationwide health crisis or contingency?

NK Pro conducted a special Zoom briefing call on Thursday, July 22 to provide comprehensive contextual information for anyone that might play a role in future humanitarian operations in DPRK.