North Korea declares ‘victory’ to Corona, imports of masks from China surge just before | Reuters

China’s trade data show that North Korea imported regarding 1.23 million masks from China in July, just before it declared it had won its battle once morest the novel coronavirus. The photo was taken in Pyongyang in March 2020. Provided by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) (Archyde.com, 2022)

BEIJING (Archyde.com) – North Korea imported regarding 1.23 million masks from China in July, just before it declared it had won its battle once morest the novel coronavirus, Chinese trade data show. Became. In June, regarding 17,000 sheets were imported, and the amount of imports increased significantly in July.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un declared victory in the fight once morest the new coronavirus on the 11th. The number of patients with “fever symptoms” has reached 4.77 million, but no new infections have been reported since July 29.

The 1.23 million masks imported in July were worth regarding $44,000. In the January-July period, more than 11.93 million masks were imported from China. In July, 15,000 pairs of rubber gloves were also imported.

China’s exports to North Korea in July amounted to $59.74 million, up from $19.05 million in June.