North Korea claims disputed victory over virus, blames Seoul
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Kim Jong Un declared victory over COVID-19 while his sister continued to blame South Korea for spikes in COVID cases.
Seen delivering a speech on TV for the first time, his powerful sister said Kim had suffered a fever while glorifying his "epoch-making" leadership and she blamed the North Korean outbreak on leaflets flown from across the border from South Korea.
North Korea's statements about its outbreak are widely doubted and are thought to be aimed at helping Kim maintain absolute control of the country. Some experts believe the victory statement signals Kim’s intent to move to other priorities but are concerned his sister’s remarks portend a provocation.
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