North Korea sends mixed signals on COVID-19 at post-military parade events



COVID-19 North Korea sends mixed signals on COVID-19 at post-military parade events Kim Jong Un said to a maskless crowd that the country was virus-free, but masks returned at other events Saturday Colin Zwirko October 11, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA North Korea appeared to send mixed messages over the weekend over whether or not the country was truly free from any cases of COVID-19. Kim Jong Un declared that all North Koreans were “free from any disease” when he spoke to thousands of citizens at a pre-dawn military parade on Oct. 10 in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK). None of the participants or onlookers were seen wearing masks or social distancing in state media coverage of the event. But North Koreans, including the country’s top officials under Kim, were once again seen wearing © 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 & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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North Korea sends mixed signals on COVID-19 at post-military parade events

Kim Jong Un said to a maskless crowd that the country was virus-free, but masks returned at other events Saturday

Colin Zwirko October 11, 2020

North Korea sends mixed signals on COVID-19 at post-military parade events

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North Korea appeared to send mixed messages over the weekend over whether or not the country was truly free from any cases of COVID-19.

Kim Jong Un declared that all North Koreans were “free from any disease” when he spoke to thousands of citizens at a pre-dawn military parade on Oct. 10 in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK).

None of the participants or onlookers were seen wearing masks or social distancing in state media coverage of the event.

But North Koreans, including the country’s top officials under Kim, were once again seen wearing

North Korea sends mixed signals on COVID-19 at post-military parade events

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