Published 3 years ago

North Korea says propaganda leaflets from South could carry coronavirus

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North Korea has warned its citizens on Thursday to stay away from leaflets that were sent via balloon from the South, saying they could carry coronavirus. An anti-North Korea activist group said it had sent balloons into the North last week with dollar bills and leaflets denouncing the government in Pyongyang. Watch |

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The Guardian

North Korea says propaganda leaflets sent from South could carry coronavirus

State-run media in North warn people about a ‘strange object flying in the wind’ as South Korean police raid office of leaflet distributorNorth Korea has warned its citizens against reading propaganda leaflets sent via balloon over the border with the South, saying they could be carrying coronavirus.The state-run Rodong Sinmun newspaper urged people to stay away from the leaflets, according to news agency Yonhap, saying: “Even when we come acros…

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

North Korea claims Covid-19 could float into country by balloons from the South

North Korea has not reported any cases of Covid-19 so far

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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WION

North Korea says propaganda leaflets from South could carry coronavirus

3 years ago·Noida, India

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Sputnik News [🇷🇺-affiliated]

North Korea Warns Citizens ‘Strange Objects’ Flying Over the Border May Be Infected With Covid

North Korea’s Covid response has been among the most proactive and secrecy-laden in the world, with the country closing its borders in January 2020, banning tourists, and taking other measures. Last month, Kim Jong-un said his country was facing its “worst-ever situation” as a result of economic losses caused by the pandemic and other factors.

3 years ago·Russian Federation

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