March 29, 2024
COVID-19

North Korea reports zero confirmed COVID-19 cases, but key data is still missing

For 10 weeks in a row now, the World Health Organization has not published testing or quarantine numbers for the DPRK

North Korea claims to have zero confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of March 11, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO).

For ten weeks in a row now, WHO updates have not mentioned how many people in North Korea have been quarantined or tested for COVID-19. The DPRK self-reports its COVID-19-related statistics to WHO, which could only relay that the country was still testing samples for the virus in recent weeks.

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.