Tag Archives | North Korea

A Grain of Rice: Small But Meaningful Collective Efforts

An article on the Korean-Philippine joint project to build rice processing complexes features the issues of Philippine rice PHL, as well as the impact of these new facilities. The article also examines future plans for vocational training centers. http://www.koica.go.kr/WEBZINE/2012-e_june/sub4.php

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FAO/WFP Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission to the Democratic People’s Rebulic of Korea

The FAO released a report on the food security situation in North Korea, focusing on reasons for PHL (PDF) and the market situation for poor households. http://www.fao.org/docrep/014/al982e/al982e00.pdf

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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 […]

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