Model pharmacies in North Korea prioritize propaganda over public health

Dec 21, 2025, 11:09 PM10

(Update: Dec 21, 2025, 11:09 PM)

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Model pharmacies in North Korea prioritize propaganda over public health

Model pharmacies in North Korea charge significantly more for medications and favor foreign currency for transactions.
Medication supply is tightly regulated by the Ministry of Health, leading to shortages of sought-after medications.
Community feedback indicates that these pharmacies prioritize political propaganda over the actual health needs of the public.

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North Pyongan Province

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Daily NK

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