North Korea Beefs Up Sea Restrictions To Fight Virus

North Korea has implemented strict measures to prevent COVID-19, including banning sea activities and planning lockdowns in Pyongyang. Despite claiming no COVID-19 cases, the CDC lists it as a high-risk nation. The measures are part of Kim Jong-un's efforts to prevent virus spread, with past actions including extreme border enforcement.

What measures did North Korea take to combat the coronavirus?

• Banned fishing and salt production at sea

• Opened borders for trade

• Increased tourism

• Reduced military presence

What does North Korea claim about its COVID-19 cases?

• It has the lowest number of cases in the world

• It has the highest number of cases in Asia

• It has not had a single COVID-19 case

• It has a moderate number of cases

Why did North Korea ban sea activities?

• To reduce pollution

• To promote tourism

• To increase fish population

• To prevent seawater from being infected with the virus

What extreme measure did North Korea take in the past to enforce virus restrictions?

• Killed a South Korean fisherman

• Banned all forms of communication

• Closed all schools indefinitely

• Stopped all agricultural activities

What is included in North Korea's antivirus policy?

• Shooting anyone illegally crossing its border

• Building new hospitals

• Providing free masks to all citizens

• Offering free COVID-19 tests