Kim Jong Un sends condolence letter to South Korea over coronavirus outbreak

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a condolence letter to South Korean President Moon Jae-in over the coronavirus outbreak, officials said on Thursday.

a blue and white sign: Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.

In the letter that was delivered to Moon on Wednesday, Kim wrote that he hoped South Korea would overcome the deadly spread of COVID-19, which saw 438 new cases of the virus on Thursday.

Moon sent a letter to the North Korean leader in return, expressing his gratitude for the remarks, his office said, according to the Korean Herald.

1 US MILITARY MEMBER, 5 SERVICE MEMBERS' DEPENDENTS HAVE CORONAVIRUS IN SOUTH KOREA: PENTAGON OFFICIALS

The brief showing of unity comes as nearly 5,800 people have tested positive for the virus in South Korea -- the most cases outside of China.

North Korea shares a border with both countries but officials said not a single person has been infected by the virus so far. South Korean spy agencies said the North has put at least 7,000 people under quarantine.

Replay Video

UP NEXT

Cancel

House easily passes $8.3B spending bill to battle coronavirus outbreak

FOX News

See more videos

What to watch next

UP NEXT

Officials in North Korea previously announced the country was closing its borders to foreign nationals and Kim warned of serious consequences if the virus came through, according to the Washington Post.

CORONAVIRUS SITUATION IN NORTH KOREA REMAINS UNCLEAR, COULD BE SPECIALLY DEADLY, EXPERT SAYS

Earlier this week, Kim Yo-jong -- the North Korean leader's only sister and one of his closest aides -- said South Korea had no right to criticize their first weapons test this year. She made the statement Tuesday night under her name for the first time.

“As far as I know, the South side is also fond of joint military exercises and it is preoccupied with all the disgusting acts like purchasing ultra-modern military hardware,” Kim Yo Jong said.

CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE

“They meant they need to get militarily prepared but we should be discouraged from military exercises. Such a gangster-like assertion can never be expected from those with normal way of thinking," she added.

The Associated Press contributed to this report

Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Kim Jong Un sends condolence letter to South Korea over coronavirus outbreak

House easily passes $8.3B spending bill to battle coronavirus outbreak

Chief Justice Roberts issues rare rebuke to Schumer's 'dangerous' and 'irresponsible' comments on Kavanaugh, Gorsuch

Bloomberg suggests he will throw vast resources behind Biden: 'I will not walk away'

Sanctuary cities make arresting criminal illegal immigrants harder, put officers at risk: DHS watchdog

Biden wins Maine primary, giving him 10 Super Tuesday victories

Warren huddles with advisers as progressive pressure for her to drop out mounts

Conservative Dem defeats AOC-backed candidate in Texas, as Bush grandson loses Congress bid

Sanders runs ad showing Obama praise, prompting Biden campaign rebuke

AOC-aligned progressive candidates fall flat in Super Tuesday contests

Mike Bloomberg suspends presidential campaign after Super Tuesday flop

What would a contested Democratic National Convention look like?

Trump calls Warren 'selfish' for staying in 2020 Democratic contest

Meet the pro-life Democrat behind one of the Supreme Court's most controversial cases for 2020

Bloomberg spent more than $5.1 million on each Super Tuesday delegate won

LA County judge rejects Bernie Sanders emergency motion to keep polls open in California

Is it coronavirus or a cold? How to safely care for a sick relative

Nevada reports first coronavirus case in patient who recently traveled to Washington state

Warren vows to speak out on sexism in 2020 race, after ending presidential bid

Found the story interesting?

Send MSN Feedback

We appreciate your input!