US State Department "Very Concerned About North Korea's Vulnerability to COVID-19 Outbreak"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] On the 13th (local time), the U.S. Department of State stated, "The United States is very concerned about the vulnerability of North Korean residents to the outbreak of COVID-19."

On the same day, the Department of State issued a statement under the name of spokesperson Morgan Ortagus, saying, "We strongly support and encourage the efforts of the United States and international aid and health organizations to contain and respond to the spread of COVID-19 in North Korea."

Additionally, the Department of State stated, "The United States is prepared to ensure that approvals related to the support from these organizations are made promptly."