UN report finds worryingly low food consumption, limited dietary diversity and families being forced to...
Pyongyang, DPR Korea – Major projects recently implemented by FAO in the DPR Korea such as conservation agriculture, improved seed production and reduction of post-harvest losses have boosted food security.
The Deputy Director General, International Organizations Department of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPR Korea), Mr. Mun Jong...
FAO supports conservation agriculture in DPR Korea
17 June 2015
17 June 2015
The Food and Agriculture Organization Representative in the DRP Korea, Mr. Percy W. Misika met with the Vice Minister of Agriculture of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Ms. Ko Myong Hui and exchanged views on the food security situation in the country as well as issues related to the...
FAO and WFP publish new assessment report - A nationwide assessment by two United Nations agencies shows an increase in staple food production in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) for the third year running.
Better harvests in DPR Korea but undernutrition persists
12 November 2012
12 November 2012
A nationwide assessment by United Nations agencies estimates there has been an increase in staple food production in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) for the second year running. This, however, should not mask an ongoing struggle with undernutrition and a lack of vital protein and fat in the...
North Korea: FAO says urgent vaccine and equipment needed to contain Foot-and-Mouth Disease
24 March 2011
24 March 2011
Capacity of national veterinary services to manage animal disease must also be strengthened.
