North Korea considers the armistice signing as a victory and often uses the anniversary as a chance to promote nationalism. Some experts say North Korea was aiming to hold South Korea responsible for a virus spread and apply more pressure on its rival. Others say the North may be trying to find an excuse to win anti-virus aid items from South Korea. Health official Yoon Taeho separately said that the person has never been listed as a virus patient in South Korea. Analysts say a virus outbreak in North Korea could cause a humanitarian disaster due to its wrecked health care system and lack of medical supplies.

Source: ABC News July 27, 2020 07:27 UTC