[–] novictim 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
Those chosen to be forward defence forces are given the best food and treatment relative to the reserves. Clearly, this population is immunized so that they can survive their own military's use of Anthrax weapons. No one should be surprised.
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[–] ashekchum 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
Malnutrition lowers the effectiveness of the immune system so that's false. But regular exposure to low levels of disease could strengthen the immune system in general.
Part of it could be that, (which is my assumption) NK officials belief the west could use biological agents to create a disease in Nk weakening or colapsing the regeme and the world then blames it on natural causes or Nk attemping to create bioweapons but losing control. Though it is equally likely at least that Nk is experemting with pathogens.