North Korea to start COVID vaccine campaign in fall: Kim Jong Un



COVID-19 North Korea to start COVID vaccine campaign in fall: Kim Jong Un Kim cites cold weather virus risks in speech, while also promising large economic growth by 2025 at assembly session Colin Zwirko September 9, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un at Thursday's SPA session (left) and a COVID-19 vaccine graphic from state TV (right) \| Images: Rodong Sinmun (left, Sept. 9, 2022), KCTV (right) Editor's note: An earlier version of this article stated November as the start time for vaccines in North Korea. The text has been updated to reflect a more precise translation of the original Korean suggesting inoculation will begin at an unspecified time in fall 2022. North Korea will begin distributing COVID-19 vaccines officially for the first time starting this fall amid concerns of decreasing immunity levels, the country’s leader Kim Jong Un said in a speech Thursday. Editor's note: An earlier version of this article stated November as the start time for vaccines in North Korea. The text has been updated to reflect a more precise translation of the original Korean suggesting inoculation will begin at an unspecified time in fall 2022. North Korea will begin distributing COVID-19 vaccines officially for the first time starting this fall amid concerns of decreasing immunity levels, the country’s leader Kim Jong Un said in a speech Thursday. 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 to start COVID vaccine campaign in fall: Kim Jong Un

Kim cites cold weather virus risks in speech, while also promising large economic growth by 2025 at assembly session

Colin Zwirko September 9, 2022

North Korea to start COVID vaccine campaign in fall: Kim Jong Un

Kim Jong Un at Thursday's SPA session (left) and a COVID-19 vaccine graphic from state TV (right) | Images: Rodong Sinmun (left, Sept. 9, 2022), KCTV (right)

Editor's note: An earlier version of this article stated November as the start time for vaccines in North Korea. The text has been updated to reflect a more precise translation of the original Korean suggesting inoculation will begin at an unspecified time in fall 2022.

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