North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent a personal letter to South Korean President Moon Jae In commiserating with South Koreans over the coronavirus outbreak, the presidential office said Thursday.

Consoling South Koreans going through difficulties, Kim said in Wednesday's letter that he believes they can overcome the epidemic and that all South Koreans can stay healthy, the office said.

"Chairman Kim said he was worried about President Moon's health and also expressed his frustration that there isn't much that he can do to help at this moment," according to the office.

Kang Min Seok, spokesman at the presidential office, told a press briefing that Moon has sent a letter of gratitude to Kim in return.

North Korea has yet to publicly confirm a single case of the coronavirus in the country. It has reportedly placed several thousand people under medical supervision to prevent an outbreak in the country, among national "anti-epidemic measures."

Kim's letter came a day after his sister Kim Yo Jong issued a statement that criticized the South Korean government for showing "deep concern" over North Korea's weapons test this week.

On Monday, North Korea fired two projectiles believed to be short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan.

(A picture of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae In adorns a wall at a park in front of the South Korean presidential office in Seoul)


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