Trump, "COVID-19 Aid Possible for North Korea and Iran Too"

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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] U.S. President Donald Trump said that the United States could assist North Korea and Iran in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On the 22nd (local time), during a White House COVID-19 task force press conference, when asked, "Did you send a letter expressing willingness to cooperate with North Korea regarding COVID-19?" President Trump replied, "Yes. If they want, we will help." He added, "We can also help North Korea and Iran. We will assist countries in need."

Continuing the Q&A, President Trump again mentioned North Korea and Iran, discussing the possibility of U.S. support and cooperation in disease prevention.

Earlier, Kim Yo-jong, First Deputy Director of the Workers' Party and sister of North Korean State Affairs Commission Chairman Kim Jong-un, revealed that President Donald Trump sent a letter to Chairman Kim Jong-un expressing willingness to cooperate in COVID-19 prevention efforts.

North Korea maintains that there have been no COVID-19 cases yet, so it is unclear whether they will accept the U.S. offer, but it is interpreted that the U.S. is attempting to maintain dialogue with the North through the COVID-19 situation.

On the other hand, Iran has reported 21,638 confirmed COVID-19 cases, but due to U.S. sanctions, it is struggling to secure medicines and diagnostic kits, making U.S. cooperation urgently needed.

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