Dry winter weather to contribute to North Korean food insecurity, WFP projects



News Dry winter weather to contribute to North Korean food insecurity, WFP projects World Food Program says reduced snowmelt could harm crops, as pandemic controls appear to exacerbate food shortages Ifang Bremer \| Yeji Chung September 27, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean women in Sept. 2012 \| Image: Eric Lafforgue A dryer than average winter will contribute to persistent food insecurity in North Korea in the coming months, according to the latest projections by the World Food Program (WFP). “Possible low snow cover” would affect winter crops since snowmelt is one of the main water sources during the season, while increased global prices for food and fuel are also “key drivers” for food insecurity in the DPRK, according to WFP analysis seen by NK News. A dryer than average winter will contribute to persistent food insecurity in North Korea in the coming months, according to the latest projections by the World Food Program (WFP). “Possible low snow cover” would affect winter crops since snowmelt is one of the main water sources during the season, while increased global prices for food and fuel are also “key drivers” for food insecurity in the DPRK, according to WFP analysis seen by NK News. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Dry winter weather to contribute to North Korean food insecurity, WFP projects

World Food Program says reduced snowmelt could harm crops, as pandemic controls appear to exacerbate food shortages

Ifang Bremer | Yeji Chung September 27, 2022

Dry winter weather to contribute to North Korean food insecurity, WFP projects

North Korean women in Sept. 2012 | Image: Eric Lafforgue

A dryer than average winter will contribute to persistent food insecurity in North Korea in the coming months, according to the latest projections by the World Food Program (WFP).

“Possible low snow cover” would affect winter crops since snowmelt is one of the main water sources during the season, while increased global prices for food and fuel are also “key drivers” for food insecurity in the DPRK, according to WFP analysis seen by NK News.

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