As North Korea rattles its foreign rivals by escalating shows of firepower, the coronavirus is attacking the Hermit Kingdom from within.
As North Korea rattles its foreign rivals by escalating shows of firepower, the coronavirus could be attacking the Hermit Kingdom from within.
Despite the outbreak, North Korea test launched three short-range ballistic missiles this week-evidence of Pyongyang's commitment to expanding its military arsenal and hardening stance against the West. The State Department confirmed the U.S. has no plans to give doses to North Korea, but a spokesperson told ABC News"we strongly support and encourage the efforts of U.S. and international aid and health organizations in seeking to prevent and contain the spread of COVID-19."
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