North Korean state media on Friday reiterated claim that the country has not seen any cases of COVID-19 within its borders, crediting leader Kim Jong Un's leadership in the public health sector.
In a front-page editorial detailing issues discussed at a recent Politburo meeting, party daily the Rodong Sinmun emphasized the need for North Koreans to "constantly intensify the nationwide anti-epidemic work."
North Korean state media on Friday reiterated claim that the country has not seen any cases of COVID-19 within its borders, crediting leader Kim Jong Un's leadership in the public health sector.
In a front-page editorial detailing issues discussed at a recent Politburo meeting, party daily the Rodong Sinmun emphasized the need for North Koreans to "constantly intensify the nationwide anti-epidemic work."
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