Official Statements
Official statements about COVID-19 in and around North Korea
North Korea calls for cooperation on COVID-19, end to unilateral sanctions
In statement to World Health Assembly, DPRK delegation also lauds Kim Jong Un's leadership, condemns U.S.
North Korea further relaxes restrictions on resident diplomats, embassy says
Foreigners in DPRK now permitted to visit several previously-restricted department stores, MFA tells diplomats
South Korea to resume dialogue with the North once COVID-19 crisis calms: MOU
Comments come as Pyongyang-run media denounces Seoul's need for "U.S. approval" in unification, foreign policy
Chinese President offers North Korea help in fight against COVID-19
Beijing seeking to "enhance anti-epidemic cooperation" with Pyongyang, Xi Jinping says in verbal message
Kim Jong Un congratulates Chinese leader Xi Jinping on COVID-19 “success”
"Verbal message" comes as Beijing says it has COVID-19 under control, Pyongyang denies having any infections at all
South Korean minister dismisses “fake news” surrounding Kim Jong Un’s health
Speculation about DPRK leader has reached "infodemic" levels, unification minister Kim Yeon-chul complains
740 people in North Korea tested for COVID-19, still no confirmed cases: WHO
New WHO figures suggest just 31 have been tested since the beginning of the month
North Korea’s Politburo discusses “danger” from COVID-19, promotes officials
Meeting comes ahead of planned parliamentary session, originally set to take place on Friday
Countries must “clarify” sanctions won’t block COVID-19 aid to North Korea: EU
Banks remain reluctant to help aid groups, top European Commission official says
500 people remain under quarantine in North Korea, state media says
DPRK continues to claim no cases of COVID-19, though admits some cadres not taking threat as seriously as they should
