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China’s Omicron surge shows risk of North Korea’s own zero-COVID strategy
Experts expect tighter border controls, warning virulent variant would wreak havoc on DPRK’s unvaccinated population
March 16, 2022
US Forces Korea intensifies missile defense exercises after North Korea launches
Simulated combat operations come after DPRK tested long-range missile system and US called for ‘enhanced readiness’
March 15, 2022
North Korea says it’s testing workers who handle imported cargo for COVID-19
News follows huge increase in testing last month and January restart of train trade with China
March 14, 2022
North Korea restoring tunnels at demolished nuclear test site: ROK military
Restoration work the latest sign Pyongyang may be preparing for an underground nuclear test at Punggye-ri site
March 11, 2022
North Korean COVID-19 testing skyrockets more than tenfold: WHO
Expert says huge increase in samples tested may be tied to Kim Jong Il birthday celebrations
March 10, 2022
North Korea reports no COVID cases after testing additional 2,040 people
DPRK yet to begin vaccinations as UN rapporteur calls for donation of 60 million doses
February 28, 2022
North Korea slams US actions as ‘root cause’ of crisis in Ukraine
Foreign ministry statement does not mention Russian invasion, criticizes US ‘disregard’ of Moscow’s security concerns
February 27, 2022
Climate change threatens millions of North Koreans. Is Pyongyang doing enough?
Ongoing food insecurity shows DPRK’s vulnerability to global warming, amid doubts about its commitment to climate action
February 23, 2022
COVAX cuts vaccine allotment for North Korea as it moves to ‘needs-based’ system
Vaccine alliance Gavi says previous allocations no longer relevant, with Canada now pledging 1.29 million doses
February 14, 2022
Prominent defector indicted for violating South Korea’s contentious leaflet ban
Activist Park Sang-hak faces prison time if convicted for launching leaflets toward North Korea
January 28, 2022
