[Asia Economy Reporter Baek Kyunghwan] President Yoon Suk-yeol has decided to provide vaccines and other medical supplies to North Korea, where COVID-19 is reportedly spreading.


On the 13th, Kang In-sun, spokesperson for the Presidential Office, stated in a briefing, "It is known that the number of suspected COVID-19 infections has surged due to a large-scale outbreak in North Korea recently." She added, "Specific support measures will be discussed with the North Korean side."



Meanwhile, COVID-19 is rapidly spreading nationwide in North Korea, with more than 180,000 people in quarantine and reported deaths.


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