North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attends a political assembly meeting of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, in North Korea, in this photo released on Aug 14, 2020 by North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang.- KCNA/Reuters
SEOUL (Bloomberg): North Korean leader Kim Jong-un replaced the premier he named about a year ago and lifted a lockdown on the border city of Kaesong put in place on concerns a former defector who crossed back from South Korea brought coronavirus with him.
The moves announced in state media reports Friday (Aug 14) come as North Korea is facing flooding set to wipe out farmland and deal another blow to its already staggering economy.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
