North Korea enjoys bumper harvest on back of good weather in 2023: Report



News North Korea enjoys bumper harvest on back of good weather in 2023: Report Seoul estimates crop output increased by 6%, potentially easing food insecurity after recent famine concerns Ifang Bremer December 18, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A North Korean state media TV program celebrates 2023's agricultural output \| Image: KCTV (Dec. 12, 2023) North Korea’s crop output increased by 6% this year thanks to better growing conditions, according to South Korea’s Rural Development Administration (RDA), a development that could help ease food insecurity after concerns about famine peaked in the spring. The RDA’s assessment backs up DPRK state media reports that the country enjoyed a bumper harvest but calls into question official claims that credit for the boost goes to improved farming practices. North Korea’s crop output increased by 6% this year thanks to better growing conditions, according to South Korea’s Rural Development Administration (RDA), a development that could help ease food insecurity after concerns about famine peaked in the spring. The RDA’s assessment backs up DPRK state media reports that the country enjoyed a bumper harvest but calls into question official claims that credit for the boost goes to improved farming practices. 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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North Korea enjoys bumper harvest on back of good weather in 2023: Report

Seoul estimates crop output increased by 6%, potentially easing food insecurity after recent famine concerns

Ifang Bremer December 18, 2023

North Korea enjoys bumper harvest on back of good weather in 2023: Report

A North Korean state media TV program celebrates 2023's agricultural output | Image: KCTV (Dec. 12, 2023)

North Korea’s crop output increased by 6% this year thanks to better growing conditions, according to South Korea’s Rural Development Administration (RDA), a development that could help ease food insecurity after concerns about famine peaked in the spring.

The RDA’s assessment backs up DPRK state media reports that the country enjoyed a bumper harvest but calls into question official claims that credit for the boost goes to improved farming practices.

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