North Korean family in Hyesan placed in isolation facility for illegally raising cat

Amid efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, North Korean authorities in Hyesan, Yanggang Province, recently placed a family into an isolation facility for...
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Sources: N. Korea suggests kimchi to prevent COVID-19

North Korean authorities are spreading medically unproven information throughout the country as part of efforts to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Daily NK has...
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Sources: N. Korea is hiding the real number of suspected COVID-19 cases

Despite North Korea's claims to have no COVID-19 patients, Daily NK has learned that the number of people suffering from COVID-19 symptoms in isolation...
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Explaining reports of COVID-19 infections deep inside N. Korea

North Korean authorities are working hard to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) into the country, but Daily NK sources speculate that...
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Two North Korean soldiers die after suffering from COVID-19 symptoms

Two soldiers from the Eighth Corps of the North Korean army who were quarantined together in a military medical ward with symptoms of COVID-19...
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North Korea imports COVID-19 vaccine samples from China and Russia

North Korea recently imported some COVID-19 vaccine samples from Russia and China, but these samples are being used for research and development purposes, not...

Some N. Koreans appear to suffer from effects of “long COVID”

Some North Koreans who fell victim to COVID-19 appear to be dealing with symptoms of "long COVID," such as lower cognitive function, breathing problems...
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Four N. Korean military hospital doctors die from symptoms similar to COVID-19

Three military doctors and one civilian doctor recently died at a North Korean military hospital after suffering from symptoms similar to those caused by...
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Eleven Chongori prisoners die after suffering from respiratory issues

Eleven prisoners at the Chongori Prison in North Hamgyong Province have reportedly died after suffering from respiratory issues, Daily NK has learned.  “The prisoners had...
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North Korea allows some people with relatives overseas to write letters asking for help

As North Koreans continue to suffer from growing economic difficulties due to COVID-19, North Korean authorities have informed people they may ask for help...

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