North Korea’s leader has ordered an increase in grain production
Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, has stated that the country’s farms must definitely meet the set goals for grain production
The remarks from the North Korean leader have been released while, according to foreign sources, the country is grappling with a severe food shortage crisis
In a meeting of the ruling party, Kim Jong Un called for improvements in the irrigation network and the use of machinery in the agricultural sector, saying that all farmers should focus on enhancing productivity and increasing yield per hectare
In recent years, North Korea has faced severe food shortages and, in some cases, famine, with the World Food Program estimating that forty percent of the country’s population is suffering from malnutrition
Apparently, this situation has worsened due to the government’s policy of increased isolation during the COVID pandemic