The virus has isolated the North Korean economy as no sanctions could. “To North Korea, COVID-19 is a black swan. North Korea claims it has had no coronavirus cases. Since 2017, North Korea has reported a trade deficit of more than $2 billion every year. To save on foreign currency, Kim has encouraged his people to produce more goods at home, like snacks, cosmetics and beverages.

Source: bd News24 July 04, 2020 16:30 UTC