Posted on Jun 18, 2021
Kim Jong-un admits North Korea facing a 'tense' food shortage
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has formally acknowledged that his country is facing food shortages.
Addressing a meeting of senior leaders, Mr Kim said: "The people's food situation is now getting tense".
He said the agricultural sector had failed to meet its grain targets due to typhoons last year, which caused flooding.
There are reports that food prices have spiked, with NK News reporting that a kilogram of bananas costs $45 (£32).
North Korea has closed its borders to contain the spread of Covid-19.
Trade with China has plummeted as a result. North Korea relies on China for food, fertiliser and fuel.
Addressing a meeting of senior leaders, Mr Kim said: "The people's food situation is now getting tense".
He said the agricultural sector had failed to meet its grain targets due to typhoons last year, which caused flooding.
There are reports that food prices have spiked, with NK News reporting that a kilogram of bananas costs $45 (£32).
North Korea has closed its borders to contain the spread of Covid-19.
Trade with China has plummeted as a result. North Korea relies on China for food, fertiliser and fuel.
Kim Jong-un admits North Korea facing a 'tense' food shortage
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He bungled the Kaesong Industrial Zone, which decided on Kaesong, and nearby Shantung Proving in China, which is building in Paju, in the South instead. The might be bankrupt
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SGT Herbert Bollum No Matter What He Can't Feed His People, The Only Trick He has is Threatening Nuclear War Like His Father did before Him and Pray for Some Handouts.
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