Very true. In our lifetime, thinking back on all the "flu scares" that have originated in/around China. Sars, bird, Hong Kong (conveniently next door to China)... The common denominator is geography and yet we are beat up for being racist if we state the obvious.
Well, either that or cultural public health practices.
For example: Have you seen any dead geese or chickens hanging in the meat section of your local supermarket lately?...Eaten any batwings?
It's a good thing North Korea is sealed, most of them have serious intestinal worms, and who knows what else.