North Korea faces food shortages as drought threatens crops
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North Korea faces food shortages as drought threatens crops April 30, 2026North Korea is rushing to shield its crops from a "severe" drought that has hit the country, its state news agency reported on Thursday.
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What happened
North Korea faces food shortages as drought threatens crops April 30, 2026North Korea is rushing to shield its crops from a "severe" drought that has hit the country, its state news agency reported on Thursday.
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