led the prayers at the funeral service to reflect the faith that the musician embraced in her later life.

raising speculation that Seoul and Washington may find an opportunity to send vaccines into the reclusive state.lowering the possibility that South Korea and the U.

In the wake of Chinas COVID-19 outbreak in December 2019.according to diplomatic sources.AP-Yonhap By Kang Seung-wooNorth Koreas long-awaited border opening is not likely to extend to Pyongyang accepting vaccine offers from South Korea or the United States.

While North Korea is now seeking to earn the right to defend itself by developing tactical weapons.probably as part of preventive measures against the COVID-19 pandemic.

could provide vaccines to the North.

Hong said it had nothing to do with it.but we will not flinch from provocations.

officials said they were trying to limit the transfer of so-called intangible benefits namely American expertise that could accelerate the development of Chinese technology.she tried to reassure them that the executive order would be highly targeted.

The Chinese government cannot simply sit idly by.Its important to recognize this is a national security action.