North Korea celebrates 72nd anniversary, as coronavirus, typhoons hit economy

North Korea on Wednesday marked the 72nd anniversary of its founding, at a time when the nation’s economy has been apparently languishing against a backdrop of the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic and natural disasters.As its negotiations with the United States on denuclearisation and economic sanctions relief have also remained at a standstill, North Korea may be facing difficulties in providing adequate necessities for its citizens, foreign affairs experts say.Since earlier this year,…

from South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3100786/north-korea-celebrates-72nd-anniversary-coronavirus-typhoons