Russia sends 240 goats to North Korea in second shipment this month | NK News
August 30, 2024
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Russia sends 240 goats to North Korea in second shipment this month

Exports come amid plans to ship thousands of goats to the DPRK as part of apparent push to diversify citizens’ diets

Russia has exported hundreds of goats to North Korea for the second time this month amid reports that Moscow plans to supply thousands of goats to Pyongyang over the next three years. 

One expert said the exports suggest the DPRK is promoting goat farming in an attempt to diversify citizens’ diets.

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