North Korea declares COVID-19 ‘eradicated,’ implies Kim Jong Un caught virus



Border Controls North Korea declares COVID-19 ‘eradicated,’ implies Kim Jong Un caught virus DPRK leader proclaims victory at event in Pyongyang, as his sister threatens South Korea for allegedly spreading virus Colin Zwirko August 11, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un and his sister Kim Yo Jong deliver speeches at the National Meeting for Emergency Anti-epidemic Review in Pyongyang \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Aug. 11, 2022) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un “declared victory” over the country’s recent COVID-19 outbreak at a national meeting Wednesday, stating the country had “eradicated” the virus despite a weak health system and lack of vaccines, according to state media. But while celebrating the end of the “quarantine war,” Kim said the DPRK will maintain anti-epidemic measures and border controls to prevent new variants from entering the country, warning that “another health nightmare” could still occur. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un “declared victory” over the country’s recent COVID-19 outbreak at a national meeting Wednesday, stating the country had “eradicated” the virus despite a weak health system and lack of vaccines, according to state media. But while celebrating the end of the “quarantine war,” Kim said the DPRK will maintain anti-epidemic measures and border controls to prevent new variants from entering the country, warning that “another health nightmare” could still occur. 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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North Korea declares COVID-19 ‘eradicated,’ implies Kim Jong Un caught virus

DPRK leader proclaims victory at event in Pyongyang, as his sister threatens South Korea for allegedly spreading virus

Colin Zwirko August 11, 2022

North Korea declares COVID-19 ‘eradicated,’ implies Kim Jong Un caught virus

Kim Jong Un and his sister Kim Yo Jong deliver speeches at the National Meeting for Emergency Anti-epidemic Review in Pyongyang | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Aug. 11, 2022)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un “declared victory” over the country’s recent COVID-19 outbreak at a national meeting Wednesday, stating the country had “eradicated” the virus despite a weak health system and lack of vaccines, according to state media.

But while celebrating the end of the “quarantine war,” Kim said the DPRK will maintain anti-epidemic measures and border controls to prevent new variants from entering the country, warning that “another health nightmare” could still occur.