North Korean agricultural delegation visits Russia to seek solutions to food shortage

North Korea has sent an agricultural delegation to Russia to strengthen exchanges in the agricultural field. On the 22nd, North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency reported that Kim Kwang-wook, president of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences, was the delegation leader.
The Korean Central News Agency did not provide any specific details about the purpose of the delegation's visit to Russia or the places they will visit. However, both countries have
The two sides are expected to discuss agricultural technology exchanges and food aid. Kim also visited Russia in February last year as head of an agricultural technology delegation.
While it is reported that North Korea is facing a food shortage, "we will take this opportunity to resolve the food issue through cooperation with Russia in the agricultural field," he said.
Last year, Ri Chol Man, the Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Agriculture Committee of the Cabinet, who is responsible for North Korea's agricultural affairs, announced that Russia
"The delegation led by Vice Prime Minister Ri received wheat seeds from Russian experts and planted them in Pyongyang and the northern provinces," the Russian Embassy in North Korea said.
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