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North Korea says 6 people dead, 187,800 in quarantine due to ‘fever’

North Korea says 6 people dead, 187,800 in quarantine due to ‘fever’

Figures come a day after North Korea confirmed its first outbreak of COVID-19

North Korea says 6 people dead, 187,800 in quarantine due to ‘fever’
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung May 13, 2022
How can South Korea matter more in the world? By improving gender equality.
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How can South Korea matter more in the world? By improving gender equality.

Yoon Suk-yeol's goal of turning country into a ‘global pivot state’ can’t happen until he drops anti-feminist positions

How can South Korea matter more in the world? By improving gender equality.
North Korean COVID-19 rules warn of transmission by balloons, drones and rivers
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North Korean COVID-19 rules warn of transmission by balloons, drones and rivers

Expert says authorities in Pyongyang taking advantage of pandemic to further justify isolation and crackdowns on society

North Korean COVID-19 rules warn of transmission by balloons, drones and rivers
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 12, 2022
Why Omicron might finally change North Korea’s mind about vaccines

Why Omicron might finally change North Korea’s mind about vaccines

Kim Jong Un may continue to refuse aid offers, but former DPRK officials think Pyongyang outbreak changes the game

Why Omicron might finally change North Korea’s mind about vaccines
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 12, 2022
Omicron has stopped normal life in Pyongyang. But will it stop a nuclear test?

Omicron has stopped normal life in Pyongyang. But will it stop a nuclear test?

Experts divided on whether Pyongyang will push ahead with nuclear test or focus all efforts on stamping out Omicron

Omicron has stopped normal life in Pyongyang. But will it stop a nuclear test?
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 12, 2022
North Korea reports first-ever COVID-19 outbreak

North Korea reports first-ever COVID-19 outbreak

State media announces ‘maximum’ quarantine procedures to fight Omicron infections in the country

North Korea reports first-ever COVID-19 outbreak
Pyongyang lockdown appears to continue for second day: Sources

Pyongyang lockdown appears to continue for second day: Sources

Calls to multiple North Korean businesses go answered day after ‘national problem’ forced people indoors

Pyongyang lockdown appears to continue for second day: Sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 11, 2022
Why the risks of an Omicron outbreak in North Korea are getting worse
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Why the risks of an Omicron outbreak in North Korea are getting worse

Spikes in neighboring countries, economic impact on China and a stagnant containment strategy add to old problems

Why the risks of an Omicron outbreak in North Korea are getting worse
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 11, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol’s inauguration speech: Key takeaways and full text
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Yoon Suk-yeol’s inauguration speech: Key takeaways and full text

Experts say new South Korean president is cleaving strongly toward U.S.-led internationalism

Yoon Suk-yeol’s inauguration speech: Key takeaways and full text
Yoon Suk-yeol vows to improve North Korea’s economy if it denuclearizes

Yoon Suk-yeol vows to improve North Korea’s economy if it denuclearizes

But expert say it’s unlikely cash-for-nukes incentives move the needle in Pyongyang

Yoon Suk-yeol vows to improve North Korea’s economy if it denuclearizes
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 10, 2022