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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un compares economic woes to 1990s famine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called on his citizens to wage another “arduous march” to fight severe economic difficulties, comparing them to a 1990s famine that killed hundreds of thousands.
Key points:
- Famine in the 1990s was precipitated by the loss of Soviet assistance, mismanagement and natural disasters
- The estimated death toll from that historic event ranges from hundreds of thousands to 3 million
- Mr Kim ordered officials to build a stronger, self-supporting economy and reduce reliance on imports
Mr Kim had previously said his country faces the “worst-ever” situation due to several factors, including the coronavirus pandemic, US-led sanctions and heavy flooding last summer. But it’s the first time he publicly drew…
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