North Korea’s COVID-19 measures cause tragedy in mountain town

In a small mountain town in North Korea’s Chasong County, a tragic story unfolded during the 2020 COVID quarantine. A woman named Cho’s death in the isolation facility continues to haunt the community.

Cho’s life took a dark turn when she was sold to human traffickers who took her to China, where she bore a son. After being repatriated to North Korea, she faced hardships, including time in a re-education camp. When the pandemic struck, she found herself isolated due to a fever.

In a desperate attempt to seek help from her family in China, she sent a plea for money through a smuggler. Tragically, she passed away before the funds arrived, with her body cremated and her ashes scattered.

This heart-wrenching tale sheds light on the plight of those without family or friends during the pandemic. The community mourns Cho’s death, hoping to keep her memory alive as a catalyst for change.

Stories like Cho’s are now being shared as a way to remember those lost during the challenging times of COVID in North Korea.