North Korea faces food shortages
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 02:17 UTC
- Sources: Deutsche Welle
North Korea is facing food shortages due to a severe drought that has hit much of the country. The population of over 26 million is already struggling with limited resources.
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