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North Korea's Border Lockdown Worsens Humanitarian Crisis

Kim Jong Un's Regime Seals Off Northern Border with China

Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, North Korea has further isolated itself by sealing off its northern border with China. New satellite imagery from Human Rights Watch reveals the extent of the border lockdown, which is exacerbating an already dire humanitarian crisis within the country.

Worsening Humanitarian Situation

North Korea's border closure has resulted in a severe shortage of essential goods, including food, medicine, and fuel. The United Nations has warned that the country is on the brink of a famine, with millions of people facing starvation. The lockdown has also made it impossible for humanitarian organizations to provide assistance to those in need.

Cross-Border Incidents

Despite the border lockdown, there have been reports of North Korean soldiers crossing into South Korea. On Tuesday, South Korean forces fired warning shots after two soldiers crossed the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that separates the two countries.