The North Korean Food Security Crisis
Published By: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies | Published Date: March, 01 , 2011Since the end of January 2011, the state of food security in North Korea has been in question. External factors, particularly the recent spike in global food prices and the suspension of food aid support from major donors such as the US and South Korea between 2008 and 2009, have contributed to this situation. According to some reports, the delayed arrival of food aid from North Korea’s northern ally, China, has also aggravated food shortages.
Author(s): S. Rajaratnam International Studies | Posted on: Mar 04, 2016 | Views()