SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Sunday it will allow its citizens staying abroad to return home in line with easing pandemic situations worldwide, as the country slowly eases its draconian coronavirus restrictions. In a brief statement carried by state media, the State Emergency Epidemic Prevention Headquarters said those returning to North Korea will be put in quarantine for a week for “proper medical observation.” The statement didn't elaborate. But analysts predicted the announceme
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Sunday it will allow its citizens staying abroad to return home in line with easing pandemic situations worldwide, as the country slowly eases its draconian coronavirus restrictions.
North Korea banned tourists, jetted out diplomats and severely curtailed border traffic and trade after the pandemic began. The lockdown has further worsened the North's chronic economic difficulties and food insecurity. Earlier in August, a group of North Korean taekwondo athletes and officials traveled by land to Beijing and then took a flight to Kazakhstan to participate in an international competition.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
North Korea approves return of its citizens from abroad after COVID lockdownSEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea has approved the return of its citizens who were abroad after years of strict border restrictions during the COVID pandemic, ...
Read more »
DongCoin decoded: Delving deeper into South Korea’s meme coin revolutionIn the sprawling cosmos of cryptocurrencies, each token carries with it a tale of innovation, […]
Read more »
South Korean protesters call for government action on Fukushima waterBy Do Gyun Kim and Jimin Jung SEOUL (Reuters) - Protesters gathered in the capital of South Korea on Saturday to demand that the government take steps ...
Read more »
South Korean protesters call for government action on Fukushima waterBy Do Gyun Kim and Jimin Jung SEOUL (Reuters) - Protesters gathered in the capital of South Korea on Saturday to demand that the government take steps ...
Read more »