North Korean leader Kim Jong-un admits there is a food shortage in the country

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un acknowledged that there is a shortage of food in the country during a meeting with members of the Labor Party Central Committee. Addressing the committee members, Kim said that the agricultural sector could not reach its grain production targets due to the typhoons that caused floods last year. It is reported that food prices in the country are increasing rapidly. The NK News news organization, which has been monitoring the news of North Korea from abroad (from the USA, EU and South Korea) since 2010, reported that 1 kilo of bananas was sold in the country for 45 dollars. North Korea had closed its borders to curb the spread of the coronavirus. As a result, the country's trade with China was disrupted. Whereas North Korea is dependent on China for food, fertilizer and fuel. North Korea also suffers from the international embargo imposed on its nuclear activities. Relations with the United States and South Korea are also expected to be discussed at ...