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November 07, 2024
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North Korean food production declines in 2015: FAO

The 9 percent drop is the first time estimated food production has fallen since 2010

Editor’s note: This article has been updated as of April 29 to include comments from Paul Racionzer.

North Korea’s food production decreased last year for the first time since 2010, according to a new report from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

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