North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Monday (February 27) opened a key political conference addressing agriculture where he urged officials to devise a “fundamental transformation” for production in the sector, state media reported.

North Korean leader Kim holds rare meeting on agriculture amid reports of food shortage in country

The UN's Food and Agricultural Organization says that North Korea is facing a severe food shortage equivalent to 860,000 tonnes this year. A "harsh lean period" could begin as soon as next month, according to the agency.

Kim Jong Un's North Korea will face food shortages of up to 860,000 tonnes: UN agency

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North Korean leader Kim holds rare meeting on agriculture amid reports of food shortage in country

Kim Jong Un's North Korea will face food shortages of up to 860,000 tonnes: UN agency