Coronavirus prevention a matter of "national survival," North Korean media says



COVID-19 Coronavirus prevention a matter of “national survival,” North Korean media says Rodong Sinmun report comes as DPRK imposes one-month quarantine on foreigners visiting from China Oliver Hotham January 28, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV The struggle to prevent the spread of the Chinese coronavirus is one of "national survival" for North Korea, the official organ of the country's ruling party said Wednesday, calling on all citizens to be "actively involved" in efforts to stem the illness. In an article that comes a day after the DPRK imposed a one-month quarantine on all foreigners visiting from China, the Rodong Sinmun reported that the "fight" to prevent the spread of the virus was being driven ahead "strongly." The struggle to prevent the spread of the Chinese coronavirus is one of "national survival" for North Korea, the official organ of the country's ruling party said Wednesday, calling on all citizens to be "actively involved" in efforts to stem the illness. In an article that comes a day after the DPRK imposed a one-month quarantine on all foreigners visiting from China, the Rodong Sinmun reported that the "fight" to prevent the spread of the virus was being driven ahead "strongly." Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Coronavirus prevention a matter of “national survival,” North Korean media says

Rodong Sinmun report comes as DPRK imposes one-month quarantine on foreigners visiting from China

Oliver Hotham January 28, 2020

Coronavirus prevention a matter of “national survival,” North Korean media says

KCTV

The struggle to prevent the spread of the Chinese coronavirus is one of "national survival" for North Korea, the official organ of the country's ruling party said Wednesday, calling on all citizens to be "actively involved" in efforts to stem the illness.

In an article that comes a day after the DPRK imposed a one-month quarantine on all foreigners visiting from China, the Rodong Sinmun reported that the "fight" to prevent the spread of the virus was being driven ahead "strongly."