COVID-19
News and analysis about COVID-19 in and around North Korea
How the coronavirus is being dealt with on the other side of the Tumen river
While there have been no reported cases in North Korea, the virus has spread to neighboring Jilin Province in China
U.S. concerned about North Korea’s “vulnerability” to coronavirus outbreak
Washington "ready and prepared" to assist in facilitating humanitarian efforts, State Department says
North Korea increases coronavirus quarantine period to 30 days
Move part of broader "national emergency" steps intended to fight spread of COVID-19, state media says
As Coronavirus fears mount, playing tough may be North Korea’s least bad option
Despite the likely impact on the economy, the DPRK has little choice but to close its borders and hope for the best
Mask-clad North Korean Premier visits coronavirus quarantine workers
Visit is the first by high-level DPRK official to quarantine facility
North Korea gas prices increase sharply amid coronavirus measures: data
Daily NK data shows sharp increase, while NK Pro data remains mostly static
What to expect next at Mount Kumgang after the coronavirus delay
The Wuhan virus outbreak has only postponed demolition - it remains to be seen what Seoul can salvage from the dispute
North Korea’s Nampho port moves to strengthen coronavirus prevention measures
Open-source data suggests maritime traffic in DPRK waters reduced in recent days
North Korea will not send vice foreign minister to upcoming Munich conference
Current coronavirus prevention measures by DPRK state preventing Kim Son Gyong from attending, NK News understands
North Korean factories taking “emergency” steps to increase face mask production
DPRK also using "our style" disinfectant to fight coronavirus spread, state media claims
