Why the coronavirus could sharpen the battle over sanctions relief for the DPRK



Analysis Why the coronavirus could sharpen the battle over sanctions relief for the DPRK Difficulties in COVID-19 prevention could support the Chinese and Russian position that U.S.-led sanctions are too harsh Anthony V. Rinna March 4, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Sogwang Pyongyang’s decision to seal off its borders with China and Russia -- and stringently control the movement on non-citizens in and out of the country -- has brought North Korea under an unprecedented degree of isolation. Indeed, the DPRK’s provision of medical aid to the PRC to assist with the COVID-19 crisis just over a month ago was arguably primarily about soothing Chinese consternation over Pyongyang’s decision to shut its border with the PRC. Pyongyang’s decision to seal off its borders with China and Russia -- and stringently control the movement on non-citizens in and out of the country -- has brought North Korea under an unprecedented degree of isolation. Indeed, the DPRK’s provision of medical aid to the PRC to assist with the COVID-19 crisis just over a month ago was arguably primarily about soothing Chinese consternation over Pyongyang’s decision to shut its border with the PRC. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Why the coronavirus could sharpen the battle over sanctions relief for the DPRK

Difficulties in COVID-19 prevention could support the Chinese and Russian position that U.S.-led sanctions are too harsh

Anthony V. Rinna March 4, 2020

Why the coronavirus could sharpen the battle over sanctions relief for the DPRK

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Pyongyang’s decision to seal off its borders with China and Russia -- and stringently control the movement on non-citizens in and out of the country -- has brought North Korea under an unprecedented degree of isolation.

Indeed, the DPRK’s provision of medical aid to the PRC to assist with the COVID-19 crisis just over a month ago was arguably primarily about soothing Chinese consternation over Pyongyang’s decision to shut its border with the PRC.

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