North Korean medics weep as Kim Jong-un praises their Covid 19 relief effots

Medical workers in North Korea were seen weeping as their leader gave a speech congratulating them on their efforts to control and eradicate Covid-19. Kim Jong-un claims that the country has completely eradicated the disease, a claim that is highly disputed. Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: Get the latest headlines: and are websites of The Telegraph, the UK’s best-selling quality daily newspaper providing news and analysis on UK and world events, business, sport, lifestyle and culture.