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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
Swiss aid group granted sanctions exemption for COVID-19 work in North Korea: UN

Swiss aid group granted sanctions exemption for COVID-19 work in North Korea: UN

Exemption is fourth related to coronavirus pandemic, despite DPRK's claims that it has no infections

Swiss aid group granted sanctions exemption for COVID-19 work in North Korea: UN
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 27, 2020
Only two foreigners remain under quarantine in North Korea, state media says

Only two foreigners remain under quarantine in North Korea, state media says

2280 people nationwide remain under "medical observation": KCNA

Only two foreigners remain under quarantine in North Korea, state media says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 27, 2020
U.S. “doing our best” to help North Korea during COVID-19 pandemic: Pompeo

U.S. “doing our best” to help North Korea during COVID-19 pandemic: Pompeo

Secretary of State seemed to suggest that the DPRK had not accepted Trump administration's offer of humanitarian aid

U.S. “doing our best” to help North Korea during COVID-19 pandemic: Pompeo
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 26, 2020
COVID-19 in North Korea: an overview of the current situation
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COVID-19 in North Korea: an overview of the current situation

Pyongyang officially claims no infections within its territory, and has taken strict steps to stave off an outbreak

COVID-19 in North Korea: an overview of the current situation
China’s grain exports to North Korea plummet by 90% in January and February
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China’s grain exports to North Korea plummet by 90% in January and February

Reported drop in exports consistent with previous years during Lunar New Year, but may be exacerbated by coronavirus

China’s grain exports to North Korea plummet by 90% in January and February
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 25, 2020
What plans for a new Pyongyang hospital say about class politics in North Korea
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What plans for a new Pyongyang hospital say about class politics in North Korea

The hospital's central, symbolic location could reflect growing demand for better medical facilities

What plans for a new Pyongyang hospital say about class politics in North Korea
Christopher Green
Christopher Green March 25, 2020
Sanctions “impeding” North Korea’s COVID-19 efforts, UN human rights chief warns

Sanctions “impeding” North Korea’s COVID-19 efforts, UN human rights chief warns

After accusing Pyongyang of crimes against humanity, statement is UN human rights chief's second on DPRK this month

Sanctions “impeding” North Korea’s COVID-19 efforts, UN human rights chief warns
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 24, 2020
North Korea issues new e-book to assist with coronavirus diagnosis, treatment

North Korea issues new e-book to assist with coronavirus diagnosis, treatment

Electronic leaflet reportedly aimed at providing citizens with an "accurate understanding" of COVID-19

North Korea issues new e-book to assist with coronavirus diagnosis, treatment
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 24, 2020
Ask a North Korean: how do people keep warm during harsh North Korean winters?

Ask a North Korean: how do people keep warm during harsh North Korean winters?

"From October to April, Hyesanites struggle for survival"

Ask a North Korean: how do people keep warm during harsh North Korean winters?
Tae-il Shim March 24, 2020