More North Koreans sticking mysterious objects on face masks, state media shows



News More North Koreans sticking mysterious objects on face masks, state media shows Mask accessories could be indicator of COVID vaccination or other health status, though their purpose remains unclear Colin Zwirko February 23, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Two North Korean soldiers appear to be double masking in a visit to the Jangsan Revolutionary Site, while the one on the left has attached a mysterious and increasingly ubiquitous oval accessory on his outer mask \| Image: KCTV (Feb. 18, 2023), edited by NK News As most of the world eases COVID-19 controls, North Koreans appear to be wearing more masks and have even started sticking mysterious accessories on them in recent weeks, according to NK News analysis of state media. More and more people in the isolated country have appeared wearing large colorful stickers and clips attached to their masks as authorities maintain tight masking and social restrictions, though their purpose or function remains unclear. As most of the world eases COVID-19 controls, North Koreans appear to be wearing more masks and have even started sticking mysterious accessories on them in recent weeks, according to NK News analysis of state media. More and more people in the isolated country have appeared wearing large colorful stickers and clips attached to their masks as authorities maintain tight masking and social restrictions, though their purpose or function remains unclear. 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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More North Koreans sticking mysterious objects on face masks, state media shows

Mask accessories could be indicator of COVID vaccination or other health status, though their purpose remains unclear

Colin Zwirko February 23, 2023

More North Koreans sticking mysterious objects on face masks, state media shows

Two North Korean soldiers appear to be double masking in a visit to the Jangsan Revolutionary Site, while the one on the left has attached a mysterious and increasingly ubiquitous oval accessory on his outer mask | Image: KCTV (Feb. 18, 2023), edited by NK News

As most of the world eases COVID-19 controls, North Koreans appear to be wearing more masks and have even started sticking mysterious accessories on them in recent weeks, according to NK News analysis of state media.

More and more people in the isolated country have appeared wearing large colorful stickers and clips attached to their masks as authorities maintain tight masking and social restrictions, though their purpose or function remains unclear.

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