Kim also examined relations with South Korea \"as required by the prevailing situation and the changed times,\" KCNA said

The Korean Central News Agency reported the country is mobilising more anti-virus units and establishing strong steps to completely remove uncivilised and unhygienic elements that could help make room for the spread of an epidemic at winter

Lee was the wealthiest stock owner in South Korea, and had stakes in four listed Samsung companies valued at about 18.2 trillion won ($16.1 billion) as of Friday's closing price

Trump said Friday he and his wife had tested positive for the coronavirus, and leaders across the world have sent messages of goodwill to the couple

Experts say the coronavirus derailed some of Kim's major economic goals after North Korea imposed a lockdown that significantly reduced trade with China - its major ally and economic lifeline - and likely hampered its ability to mobilize its workforce

During an emergency Politburo meeting Saturday, Kim also declared a state of emergency in the Kaesong area, KCNA said

Kim said he took \"the preemptive measure of totally blocking Kaesong City and isolating each district and region from the other within July 24 afternoon just after receiving the report on it,\" according to KCNA

Kim Yo Jong is seen as her brother's closest confidant and has been recently confirmed as his top official for inter-Korean affairs

In recent weeks the North blew up a joint liaison office on its side of the border, declared an end to dialogue with the South, and threatened military action

North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency said the nation destroyed the office in a terrific explosion because its enraged people were determined to force (the) human scum and those, who have sheltered the scum

While it wasn't immediately clear what actions North Korea's military might take, North Korean has threatened to abandon a bilateral military agreement reached in 2018 to reduce tensions across the border

When South Korean officials tried to contact their North Korean counterparts via several channels after the North's announcement Tuesday, the North Koreans didn't answer, according to the South Korean government

The decision to cut communications marks a setback in relations amid efforts to try and persuade North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons program in exchange for relief on tough international sanctions

Two leisure boats switched places recently in front of the Wonsan villa, hinting at a probable visit by the North Koreran leader

Vizag gas leak: Styrene is also used to make plastic packaging, disposable cups and containers, insulation, and other products. Chronic (long-term) exposure to styrene in humans results in effects on the central nervous system (CNS)

Last month, a South Korean source told Reuters that their intelligence was that Kim was alive and would likely make an appearance soon

The North's official Korean Central News Agency reported that Kim attended the ceremony on Friday in Sunchon with other senior officials, including his sister Kim Yo Jong

While the legality of the issue will get sorted out in the coming days, one thing is certain that the scramble for a share in the thriving business of rapid diagnostic kit supplies for COVID-19 is leaving several grey areas for potential legal tussles

In a scientific brief, the United Nations agency warned governments against issuing \"immunity passports\" or \"risk-free certificates\" to people who have been infected as their accuracy could not be guaranteed

Official North Korea media is silent on reports around Kim Jong-un's health; no pictures of his public appearances have appeared lately; strangely, he was also reportedly absent from his late grandfather's birthday ceremony on April 15