 Analysis Easing COVID rules a way for North Korea to project control — including to ChinaExperts say changes may seek to allay public dissatisfaction and convince Beijing to resume cross-border trade  North Korea’s recent decision to roll back most masking and social distancing requirements is likely part of the regime’s efforts to signal it is in control of its outbreak to both its own people and China, experts told NK News. DPRK state media reported on the easing of COVID-19 restrictions on Sunday, except in border areas, after leader Kim Jong Un claimed last week that the country has “eradicated” the virus. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |
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