North Korean factories taking "emergency" steps to increase face mask production



COVID-19 North Korean factories taking “emergency” steps to increase face mask production DPRK also using "our style" disinfectant to fight coronavirus spread, state media claims Jeongmin Kim February 4, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun \| Pyongyang Clothing Industry Management Bureau Several clothing factories in North Korea are taking "emergency measures" to increase the production of face masks, ruling party organ the Rodong Sinmun reported on Wednesday. The news comes as North Korea continues to strengthen quarantine measures against the virus, which its state media has described as a matter of "national survival." Several clothing factories in North Korea are taking "emergency measures" to increase the production of face masks, ruling party organ the Rodong Sinmun reported on Wednesday. The news comes as North Korea continues to strengthen quarantine measures against the virus, which its state media has described as a matter of "national survival." 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 Korean factories taking “emergency” steps to increase face mask production

DPRK also using "our style" disinfectant to fight coronavirus spread, state media claims

Jeongmin Kim February 4, 2020

North Korean factories taking “emergency” steps to increase face mask production

Rodong Sinmun | Pyongyang Clothing Industry Management Bureau

Several clothing factories in North Korea are taking "emergency measures" to increase the production of face masks, ruling party organ the Rodong Sinmun reported on Wednesday.

The news comes as North Korea continues to strengthen quarantine measures against the virus, which its state media has described as a matter of "national survival."

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