New investigations have brought to light the stark realities behind North Korea’s previously lauded pandemic response. Contrary to official reports claiming near-perfect containment of COVID-19, evidence now points to a catastrophic health crisis within the isolated nation. Sources indicate widespread underreporting of cases and fatalities, with vital medical supplies and vaccines failing to reach those in need. The government’s strict information control and border closures, once praised internationally, may have instead contributed to deadly delays in addressing the outbreak.

Key findings from the report include:

  • Massive discrepancies between government data and eyewitness accounts
  • Horrific conditions in hospitals, with overcrowding and lack of oxygen supplies
  • Deaths far…