Tag: hospitals
N. Korea’s rural areas suffer from high rates of infant mortality
The infant mortality rate in North Korea's rural areas is higher than in the country's cities, a source in the country told Daily NK...
North Korea’s cruel response to the spread of COVID-19
One day in August 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic spread throughout the world, a fever of unknown origin began to sweep through the dwellings...
N. Korea’s drive to increase Koryo medicine production carries significant risks
North Korean authorities have recently emphasized the need for greater economic independence, including a shift toward domestically produced products. In the medical field, this...
North Korea sees spike in tuberculosis cases
North Korea has seen a spike in tuberculosis cases from the autumn of last year to the present. The loosening of COVID-19 prevention measures...
Elderly war veteran dies after being refused treatment at hospital
An old man in Pukchong County, South Hamgyong Province, died after being refused treatment at a hospital, provoking criticism of the North Korean authorities,...
N. Korean medical device factory investigated after string of malfunctions
North Korean authorities recently launched an investigation at the Myohyangsan (Mount Myohyang) Medical Applicances Factory after it was found that medical devices distributed to...
What is happening with Kim Jong Un’s pet project, the Pyongyang...
Editor’s note: It’s already been 10 years since Kim Jong Un officially assumed leadership in North Korea. For the past decade, he has prioritized improving...
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...
N. Korea researching ways to dispatch ambulances more quickly
North Korea is conducting research into dispatching ambulances more quickly as it seeks to develop a faster and more effective emergency response system.
An article...
Prosecutors investigate alleged wrongful death of N. Hamgyong Province man
After a man in Kyongsong County, North Hamgyong Province, died after failing to receive timely treatment, the provincial prosecutors’ office has been investigating doctors...
