The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) expects procured coronavirus-related aid to arrive in North Korea in late April, the organization told NK News over the weekend.
The news follows a long delay procuring test kits and other medical supplies due to export controls by a number of countries, along with hurdles in delivery prompted by the DPRK's effective closure of its borders this year.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) expects procured coronavirus-related aid to arrive in North Korea in late April, the organization told NK News over the weekend.
The news follows a long delay procuring test kits and other medical supplies due to export controls by a number of countries, along with hurdles in delivery prompted by the DPRK's effective closure of its borders this year.
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