US "May Provide COVID-19 Support to North Korea"

Mike Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State, is holding a press conference at the State Department building in Washington, D.C., on the 25th (local time).

The United States has expressed its willingness to provide support to North Korea related to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), according to reports by Radio Free Asia (RFA) and others on the 11th (local time).

Robert Destro, U.S. Department of State Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, stated at a press conference held after the release of the "2019 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices" at the State Department headquarters, "The United States has expressed its willingness to provide support to North Korea regarding COVID-19."

When asked if he was aware of the spread of COVID-19 in North Korea, Assistant Secretary Destro said, "To answer briefly, of course we are concerned about the people of North Korea," and added, "We extend our condolences to all families who are unfortunately affected by the infection."

He said, "Because North Korea is a very closed society, it is very difficult to obtain information," but added, "The U.S. government has reached out regarding COVID-19 to North Korea, Iran, China, and everyone, and is striving to be helpful."

Earlier, the U.S. government issued a statement last month expressing concern about the vulnerability of North Korean residents to COVID-19 and announced that it would promptly take measures such as sanctions exemptions to facilitate aid to North Korea.

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