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The North has admitted a COVID outbreak in the country, but has likely undercounted the number of infected and the number of dead.

North Korea has reported a new epidemic of an intestinal disease, an unusual announcement from the secretive country that is already contending with a Co

Some observers say the “an enteric epidemic” in North Korea refers to an infectious disease like typhoid, dysentery or cholera, which are intestinal illnesses caused by germs via contaminated food and water or contact with feces of infected people.

It was unclear how serious the new epidemic is, but some outside observers say North Korea likely aims to burnish Kim Jong Un’s image as a leader.

Kim offered his familys reserve medicines for those diagnosed with an acute enteric epidemic in southeastern Haeju city.

Kim donates his private medicines to those stricken with the new disease, reports say

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Thursday reported the eruption of another...

The North has admitted a COVID outbreak in the country, but has likely undercounted the number of infected and the number of dead.

The country revealed it was dealing with "an acute enteric epidemic," however, details remain unclear on its severity.

North Korea has reported the outbreak of another infectious disease in addition to its ongoing wave of COVID-19