Lifting North Korea's COVID veil
Nothing is Foreign
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Challenges of Interpreting COVID Data in North Korea
The chapter explores the difficulties in obtaining accurate information about the COVID-19 situation in North Korea, emphasizing the discrepancy between reported fever and COVID cases due to limited testing capabilities. Speculation arises about the worsening conditions in North Korea amidst existing challenges like sanctions, weak healthcare infrastructure, and food security issues. The discussion also touches on North Korea's initial response to the pandemic in early 2020, including measures like border closures and shoot-to-kill orders to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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