Analysis North Korean food imports down again in AugustDespite long-running drought, overall food situation appears similar to previous years North Korea’s spending on imports of cereals decreased again in August, after recovering slightly the previous month, data from Chinese government figures show. Cereals – which include rice imports – decreased along with nearly every other food as classified by trade groups, and continued a downward trend that contrasts with larger imports in 2014. The low imports come despite a prolonged drought, much publicized in North Korean media which may have effected summer harvests. “There can be no disagreement that North Korea’s food production level is severely low compared to other countries … Their agriculture © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |