Authorities in the North Korean capital Pyongyang have ordered a five-day lockdown due to rising cases of an unspecified respiratory illness, Seoul-based NK News reported, citing a government notice
The notice did not mentioned COVID-19, but said that residents in the city are required to stay in their homes through the end of Sunday and must submit to temperature checks multiple times each day, according to NK News, which monitors North Korea.
North Korea acknowledged its first COVID-19 outbreak last year, but by August had declared victory over the virus. Instead, it reported daily numbers of patients with fever, a tally that rose to some 4.77 million, out of a population of about 25 million. But it has not reported such cases since July 29.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
FBI: North Korean Hackers Behind $100 Million Horizon Bridge TheftHackers tied to North Korea – Lazarus Group and APT38 – were behind the $100M heist that drained Horizon Bridge last year, according to the FBI. jesseahamilton reports
Read more »
North Texas roadway authorities, cities prepare for winter weather on TuesdayThe winter weather could impact travel on Tuesday, with cold rain during the morning commute and the potential for snow on the drive home.
Read more »
White House taps first North Korean human rights envoy in six yearsThe White House on Tuesday nominated Julie Turner as special envoy for North Korean human rights issues, a position that has remained vacant for six years. Human rights advocates have been eager for Biden to name an envoy as required by law.
Read more »
North Korean hackers behind $100 million crypto theft, FBI saysNorth Korean hackers were behind the theft of $100 million of cryptocurrency assets in 2022, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Read more »
FBI Blames North Korean Hackers for $100 Million Crypto Heist (Again)The Hermit Kingdom's hackers have been accused of pillaging cryptocurrency projects for years.
Read more »
Man Arrested for Kidnapping After Driving 3 Children from Ohio to Suburb: AuthoritiesA Beach Park man has been arrested on charges of kidnapping and criminal confinement after authorities say he drove three children from Ohio to the north suburban community.
Read more »