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Kim Jong Un tours military-run farm in first appearance in almost a month

DPRK leader inspects Farm No. 1116, calls for greater efforts in resolving country's "food problem"

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this week toured a farm run by the Korean People's Army (KPA), state media reported, urging the country to work towards overcoming its ongoing "food problem" during his first public appearance in almost a month.

In a visit reported by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) and ruling party organ the Rodong Sinmun on Wednesday, the DPRK leader praised Farm No. 1116 -- run by KPA unit 810 -- for its "interesting scientific and technological achievements."

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