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Pestilent peninsula: covid in North Korea

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Navigating the Pandemic: Covid-19's Impact on North Korea

This chapter investigates how Covid-19 has affected North Korea, highlighting the country's limited resources and strict border controls. It also examines the implications for the economy and public health, as well as the broader geopolitical repercussions of the regime's approach to the pandemic.

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