Russian ambassador rejects reports of famine in North Korea, corpses on streets



Interviews Russian ambassador rejects reports of famine in North Korea, corpses on streets In interview, Alexander Matsegora admits food situation is ‘not easy’ but dismisses BBC documentary claims of starvation Chad O'Carroll June 23, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Central Pyongyang on a rainy day in Dec. 2019 \| Image: NK News The Russian Embassy in North Korea has not observed an increase in beggars in Pyongyang or dead bodies lying in the streets, the country’s ambassador has told NK News, dismissing claims featured in a new documentary on famine in the DPRK. But Ambassador Alexander Matsegora acknowledged that the food situation is “not easy” and that North Korea lacks fertilizers, farm machinery and other materials needed to boost harvests, blaming international sanctions for preventing their import. The Russian Embassy in North Korea has not observed an increase in beggars in Pyongyang or dead bodies lying in the streets, the country’s ambassador has told NK News, dismissing claims featured in a new documentary on famine in the DPRK. But Ambassador Alexander Matsegora acknowledged that the food situation is “not easy” and that North Korea lacks fertilizers, farm machinery and other materials needed to boost harvests, blaming international sanctions for preventing their import. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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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Russian ambassador rejects reports of famine in North Korea, corpses on streets

In interview, Alexander Matsegora admits food situation is ‘not easy’ but dismisses BBC documentary claims of starvation

Chad O'Carroll June 23, 2023

Russian ambassador rejects reports of famine in North Korea, corpses on streets

Central Pyongyang on a rainy day in Dec. 2019 | Image: NK News

The Russian Embassy in North Korea has not observed an increase in beggars in Pyongyang or dead bodies lying in the streets, the country’s ambassador has told NK News, dismissing claims featured in a new documentary on famine in the DPRK.

But Ambassador Alexander Matsegora acknowledged that the food situation is “not easy” and that North Korea lacks fertilizers, farm machinery and other materials needed to boost harvests, blaming international sanctions for preventing their import.

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