North Korea risking "huge economic loss" with coronavirus measures: state media



COVID-19 North Korea risking “huge economic loss” with coronavirus measures: state media Uriminzokkiri hails ruling party's "super special quarantine measures" against novel coronavirus Jeongmin Kim March 10, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Sogwang North Korean media on Tuesday hailed the country's "super special quarantine measures" aimed at stemming a potential outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), despite the risk of "huge economic loss" incurred by the precautions. The article, carried by the externally-focused Uriminzokkiri, is the first time a DPRK media outlet has noted the economic risks tied to Pyongyang's strict coronavirus prevention measures, now in place for over a month. North Korean media on Tuesday hailed the country's "super special quarantine measures" aimed at stemming a potential outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), despite the risk of "huge economic loss" incurred by the precautions. The article, carried by the externally-focused Uriminzokkiri, is the first time a DPRK media outlet has noted the economic risks tied to Pyongyang's strict coronavirus prevention measures, now in place for over a month. Become a member for less than $4 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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North Korea risking “huge economic loss” with coronavirus measures: state media

Uriminzokkiri hails ruling party's "super special quarantine measures" against novel coronavirus

Jeongmin Kim March 10, 2020

North Korea risking “huge economic loss” with coronavirus measures: state media

Sogwang

North Korean media on Tuesday hailed the country's "super special quarantine measures" aimed at stemming a potential outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), despite the risk of "huge economic loss" incurred by the precautions.

The article, carried by the externally-focused Uriminzokkiri, is the first time a DPRK media outlet has noted the economic risks tied to Pyongyang's strict coronavirus prevention measures, now in place for over a month.