North Korea Escalating Its Response To COVID-19

North Korea claims no COVID-19 cases, but thousands are quarantined in Kaesong. The first case was reported in July, leading to a lockdown. The suspected case involved a North Korean defector. External health officials doubt the official numbers. Aid and health workers were sent to Kaesong.

What did North Korea claim about its COVID-19 situation?

• It had no infections.

• It had the highest number of cases.

• It was the first to develop a vaccine.

• It had the most advanced healthcare system.

What action did Kim Jong Un take in response to the suspected COVID-19 case?

• He declared a national holiday.

• He ordered a total lockdown of Kaesong.

• He opened the borders for international aid.

• He resigned from his position.

Who was suspected to be the first COVID-19 case in Kaesong?

• A foreign diplomat.

• A local healthcare worker.

• A North Korean who returned from South Korea.

• A South Korean tourist.

What do health officials outside North Korea believe about the country's COVID-19 cases?

• The cases are exaggerated.

• The cases are accurately reported.

• There are more cases than reported.

• There are no cases at all.

What did the Korean Central News Agency report about aid to Kaesong?

• 550,008 items were sent.

• No aid was sent.

• Aid was sent to Pyongyang instead.

• Only medical staff were sent.