coronavirus, is nevertheless introducing harsh new hygiene rules in an attempt to prevent the spread of the disease. While many countries around the world have introduced mandatory public mask policies since the beginning of the pandemic, North Korea is alone in its punitive method of enforcement.Students will be recruited to carry out "face mask patrols" to check their fellow citizens are wearing the correct facial coverings while out in public.Anyone found without a mask will be sentenced to three months of "disciplinary labour" as punishment for failing to comply.North Korean official told Radio Free Asia: "Beginning on the 16th, an inspection team is being organised here in Pyongyang and also in provincial cities with police officers,.
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