North Korea Food Crisis Worsens as Prices Jump, Aid Vanishes

North Korea is facing a shortfall of 700,000 metric tons of food this year due to summer floods and a harsh winter, a drop in aid and trade, and rise in food prices. South Korea is seen as a crucial factor in helping its northern brother, but policy continues to keep the amount of aid and help at a low level.

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-09-15/north-korea-food-crisis-worsens-as-prices-jump-aid-vanishes.html

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