Official Statements
Official statements about COVID-19 in and around North Korea
WHO: North Korea tested redefector for COVID-19, but results ‘inconclusive’
WHO also confirms that the city of Kaesong has been under lockdown since July 19, when the "redefector" was found
Russian embassy evacuates 27 citizens from North Korea
A "continuous ban on movement" and "cancellation of international flights" challenged evacuation efforts, embassy said
Why the world shouldn’t dismiss North Korea’s COVID-19 vaccine trials
North Korea's increased investment and emphasis on research means COVID-19 clinical trials might actually be underway
North Korea places new rules on diplomats following suspected COVID-19 case
Regulations place firm new restrictions on foreign envoys' freedom of movement, public gatherings
Seoul: Defector likely returned North through a drain, may not have COVID-19
Authorities believe that a bag left near the drain likely belongs to a defector surnamed Kim
Kim Jong Un reappears at Politburo meeting on COVID-19
North Korean officials criticized for lax attitude as Kim urges strengthening coronavirus response measures
North Korea has now tested 922 people for COVID-19: World Health Organization
255 DPRK nationals remain under quarantine, official tells NK News
Japan believes COVID-19 has spread in North Korea, Kim Jong Un in poor health
Tokyo has "suspicion" about the North Korea leader's health, defense minister Taro Kono tells foreign press
UK embassy in Pyongyang closes, resident diplomats evacuated from North Korea
Move reportedly linked to DPRK government's coronavirus-prevention measures
No reason to doubt North Korea’s claims to be coronavirus-free, ambassador says
Russian ambassador to DPRK says he is "inclined to trust" Pyongyang's statistics
