Posted 1/25/2024, 12:16:00 AM
Kim Urges North Korea to Address Economic Issues Causing Food Shortages
- Kim Jong Un warns that failure to provide people with basic necessities like food is a "serious political issue"
- North Korea has suffered food shortages and famine in the past due to natural disasters and economic issues
- Kim urged the party to improve economic development and raise living standards, especially in rural areas
- He said there are "severe imbalances and huge gaps" in development between regions
- North Korea's economy faces challenges from sanctions, pandemic border closures, and lack of resources