For North Korea, it was a matter of necessity; the country’s fragile health care system is unable to cope with a major disease outbreak. Instead, North Korea has not only sealed its borders, but also imposed severe domestic travel restrictions. North Korea is able to seal its borders very tightly and control movement. But as North Korea enters year three of its lockdown, signs of economic stress are emerging. Basic food supplies, already often lacking in many parts of North Korea, are now too expensive for poorer classes to afford.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 30, 2021 15:02 UTC