As North Korea’s seasonal temperature swings intensify this spring, the number of cold and flu cases in Ryanggang province has surged. But for most North Korean people, getting sick means one thing: suffering through it alone. A Daily NK source in Ryanggang province reported Thursday that sharp daily temperature swings in Hyesan have driven a significant rise in cold cases in the city.
March 30, 2026 at 07:10PM
by DailyNK(North Korean Media)