The North Korean dictator ordered the lifting of all protective measures, state news agency KCNA reported on Thursday. The campaign against the virus is over, but North Korea must remain vigilant and effectively monitor border areas, Kim said.
South Korea as a scapegoat
South Korea has denied North Korea’s claims to have introduced the virus with leaflets. “We deeply regret that North Korea has repeatedly made unsubstantiated claims about the course of the corona infection and made very disrespectful and threatening statements,” said South Korea’s Unification Ministry, which is responsible for inter-Korean affairs.