Ask a North Korean: what is the healthcare system in the DPRK really like?



Ask A North Korean Ask a North Korean: what is the healthcare system in the DPRK really like? "How much money a patient has determines whether they live or die" Tae-il Shim February 21, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Morsky Studio Greetings, one and all, and welcome back to Ask a North Korean: the NK News feature where readers can ask our defector writers about what life is really like on the ground in North Korea. Today's question is about the North Korean healthcare system. The official line boasts that healthcare is free for all citizens, but is this really true? Greetings, one and all, and welcome back to Ask a North Korean: the NK News feature where readers can ask our defector writers about what life is really like on the ground in North Korea. Today's question is about the North Korean healthcare system. The official line boasts that healthcare is free for all citizens, but is this really true? 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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Ask a North Korean: what is the healthcare system in the DPRK really like?

"How much money a patient has determines whether they live or die"

Tae-il Shim February 21, 2020

Ask a North Korean: what is the healthcare system in the DPRK really like?

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