North Korea issues new propaganda posters in public campaign against COVID-19



COVID-19 North Korea issues new propaganda posters in public campaign against COVID-19 Posters feature masked workers, as state media again casts doubt on vaccines and demands vigilance against new variants Colin Zwirko May 25, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A North Korean wearing full orange protective gear and face shield points at the viewer and asks, "Are you adhering to the emergency anti-epidemic regulations?" \| Image: KCTV (May 23, 2022) North Korean state media is keeping up a public awareness campaign through new propaganda posters and articles on the dangers of COVID-19 and the potential for new variants to enter the country, after having effectively declared victory last weekend over a nationwide outbreak of the omicron variant. The Rodong Sinmun reported on Tuesday that foreign pharmaceutical companies are trying to make vaccines to address new variants that may take hold in different regions but that “it is becoming doubtful they will be useful on a global scale.” North Korean state media is keeping up a public awareness campaign through new propaganda posters and articles on the dangers of COVID-19 and the potential for new variants to enter the country, after having effectively declared victory last weekend over a nationwide outbreak of the omicron variant. The Rodong Sinmun reported on Tuesday that foreign pharmaceutical companies are trying to make vaccines to address new variants that may take hold in different regions but that “it is becoming doubtful they will be useful on a global scale.” Become a member for less than $5.75 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 issues new propaganda posters in public campaign against COVID-19

Posters feature masked workers, as state media again casts doubt on vaccines and demands vigilance against new variants

Colin Zwirko May 25, 2022

North Korea issues new propaganda posters in public campaign against COVID-19

A North Korean wearing full orange protective gear and face shield points at the viewer and asks, "Are you adhering to the emergency anti-epidemic regulations?" | Image: KCTV (May 23, 2022)

North Korean state media is keeping up a public awareness campaign through new propaganda posters and articles on the dangers of COVID-19 and the potential for new variants to enter the country, after having effectively declared victory last weekend over a nationwide outbreak of the omicron variant.

The Rodong Sinmun reported on Tuesday that foreign pharmaceutical companies are trying to make vaccines to address new variants that may take hold in different regions but that “it is becoming doubtful they will be useful on a global scale.”