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Pestilent peninsula: covid in North Korea

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North Korea's COVID-19 Crisis

This chapter delves into North Korea's abrupt shift in COVID-19 management following its first reported case, leading to a surge in infections and a struggling healthcare system. It examines the country's isolationist stance on vaccinations and highlights the government's failure to provide adequate medical support amidst the outbreak. The discussion also addresses the implications of these decisions on the population's health and the leadership's communication regarding the pandemic.

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