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Pyongyang’s COVID negligence could spell disaster for its most vulnerable
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Pyongyang’s COVID negligence could spell disaster for its most vulnerable

North Korea’s malnourished, unvaccinated population makes it extremely vulnerable to the virus, experts say

Pyongyang’s COVID negligence could spell disaster for its most vulnerable
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell May 13, 2022
South Korean president offers COVID-19 vaccines to North Korea

South Korean president offers COVID-19 vaccines to North Korea

Unclear whether North Korea, which has administered no known vaccines, will be receptive to foreign assistance

South Korean president offers COVID-19 vaccines to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 13, 2022
China ‘ready to go all out’ to support North Korea after COVID outbreak

China ‘ready to go all out’ to support North Korea after COVID outbreak

As hundreds of thousands battle ‘fever’ in North Korea, China joins WHO and South Korea in offering COVID-19 aid

China ‘ready to go all out’ to support North Korea after COVID outbreak
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 13, 2022
North Korea says 6 people dead, 187,800 in quarantine due to ‘fever’

North Korea says 6 people dead, 187,800 in quarantine due to ‘fever’

Figures come a day after North Korea confirmed its first outbreak of COVID-19

North Korea says 6 people dead, 187,800 in quarantine due to ‘fever’
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung May 13, 2022
How can South Korea matter more in the world? By improving gender equality.
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How can South Korea matter more in the world? By improving gender equality.

Yoon Suk-yeol's goal of turning country into a ‘global pivot state’ can’t happen until he drops anti-feminist positions

How can South Korea matter more in the world? By improving gender equality.
North Korean COVID-19 rules warn of transmission by balloons, drones and rivers
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North Korean COVID-19 rules warn of transmission by balloons, drones and rivers

Expert says authorities in Pyongyang taking advantage of pandemic to further justify isolation and crackdowns on society

North Korean COVID-19 rules warn of transmission by balloons, drones and rivers
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 12, 2022
Why Omicron might finally change North Korea’s mind about vaccines

Why Omicron might finally change North Korea’s mind about vaccines

Kim Jong Un may continue to refuse aid offers, but former DPRK officials think Pyongyang outbreak changes the game

Why Omicron might finally change North Korea’s mind about vaccines
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 12, 2022
Omicron has stopped normal life in Pyongyang. But will it stop a nuclear test?

Omicron has stopped normal life in Pyongyang. But will it stop a nuclear test?

Experts divided on whether Pyongyang will push ahead with nuclear test or focus all efforts on stamping out Omicron

Omicron has stopped normal life in Pyongyang. But will it stop a nuclear test?
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 12, 2022
North Korea reports first-ever COVID-19 outbreak

North Korea reports first-ever COVID-19 outbreak

State media announces ‘maximum’ quarantine procedures to fight Omicron infections in the country

North Korea reports first-ever COVID-19 outbreak
Pyongyang lockdown appears to continue for second day: Sources

Pyongyang lockdown appears to continue for second day: Sources

Calls to multiple North Korean businesses go answered day after ‘national problem’ forced people indoors

Pyongyang lockdown appears to continue for second day: Sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 11, 2022