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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Hyung-Jin Kim

North Korea to allow its citizens abroad to return home, a sign of further easing of pandemic curbs

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North Korea said Sunday it will allow its citizens staying abroad to return home in line with easing pandemic situations worldwide, as the country slowly eases its draconian coronavirus restrictions.

In a brief statement carried by state media, the State Emergency Epidemic Prevention Headquarters said those returning to North Korea will be put in quarantine for a week for “proper medical observation.”

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