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Sanctions-busting ginseng exports: North Korea is poised to re-enter Russia’s market with “Kumdang-5” pills made from compressed ginseng roots, after Russian import filings tied to Pyongyang’s Namsong Pharmaceutical surfaced—raising fresh sanctions-breach concerns. Medical students drafted into herb drives: In North Pyongan, universities are sending medical students out for state herb-collection “field practice,” with classes cut and students digging, drying, and sorting koryo medicine ingredients amid chronic shortages of modern drugs. Hantavirus alert returns to the spotlight: Earlier this week, Pyongyang warned the public about hantavirus risk after outbreak-linked concerns, keeping disease preparedness front and center. Aging policy meets healthcare reality: North Korea has raised the retirement age for office workers by three years, a sign of demographic strain that can ripple into staffing and pension-linked health services. Older adults still get “prevention,” not cures: The community doctor system is being promoted with hygiene lectures and health surveys, but residents say treatment conditions remain poor.

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North Korea mobilizes medical students for herb collection drives

North Korea mobilizes medical students for herb collection drives

North Korea’s community doctor system draws skepticism as healthcare shortages persist

North Korea’s community doctor system draws skepticism as healthcare shortages persist

North Korea market prices surge again as grain and fuel costs climb

North Korea market prices surge again as grain and fuel costs climb

N. Korea extends retirement age for office workers by 3 years amid population aging

N. Korea extends retirement age for office workers by 3 years amid population aging


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