North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has asked the people of his country to eat less until 2025 in a bid to combat the food crisis.

Food prices are soaring in North Korea due to a lack of supply which is unable to meet the demand of people living in the country.

Blaming a ''series of deviations'' for singling out tight food supplies, Kim said ''The people's food situation is now getting tense as the agricultural sector failed to fulfill its grain production plan.''

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The food shortage&nbsp;in North Korea have been exacerbated by the sanctions, the coronavirus pandemic, and last year’s typhoons.

Kim had mobilised the military to carry out relief work in areas recently hit by heavy rains.

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A source told Radio Free Asia (RFA) that ''Two weeks ago, they told the neighborhood watch unit meeting that our food emergency would continue until 2025.''

''Authorities emphasised that the possibility of reopening customs between North Korea and China before 2025 was very slim.''

The ruling Worker's Party's Central Military Commission held a meeting&nbsp;in the eastern province of South Hamgyong to discuss the perilous situation.

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The meeting came amid concerns over a crisis in a reclusive economy that has already been dogged by international sanctions, aimed at curbing its nuclear and weapons programmes.

In April, Kim had urged ruling party officials to wage another “Arduous March” of work and sacrifice, linking the current economic crises to a period in the 1990s of famine and disaster.

''Arduous March'' was a term adopted by officials to rally citizens during a famine that killed as many as 3 million North Koreans after the fall of the Soviet Union, which had been a major backer of Pyongyang’s communist founders.

The period is often talked about as a historic event, but Kim’s apparent comparison to current problems came after he said the country faces the ''worst-ever situation.''

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has asked the people of his country to eat less until 2025 in a bid to combat the food crisis. Food prices are soaring in North Korea due to a lack of supply which is unable to meet the demand of people living in the country.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has asked the people of his country to eat less until 2025 in a bid to combat the food crisis. Food prices are soaring in North Korea due to a lack of supply which is unable to meet the demand of people living in the country. Blaming a ''series of deviations'' for singling out tight food supplies, Kim said ''The people's food situation is now getting tense as the agricultural sector failed to fulfill its grain production plan.'' The food shortage in North Korea have been exacerbated by the sanctions, the coronavirus pandemic, and last year’s typhoons. Kim had mobilised the military to carry out relief work in areas recently hit by heavy rains. Also read | Kim Jong Un's North Korea may soon face 'starvation risk': UN A source told Radio Free Asia (RFA) that ''Two weeks ago, they told the neighborhood watch unit meeting that our food emergency would continue until 2025.'' ''Authorities emphasised that the possibility of reopening customs between North Korea and China before 2025 was very slim.'' The ruling Worker's Party's Central Military Commission held a meeting in the eastern province of South Hamgyong to discuss the perilous situation. Also read | North Korea's Kim chides officials for unspecified pandemic lapse The meeting came amid concerns over a crisis in a reclusive economy that has already been dogged by international sanctions, aimed at curbing its nuclear and weapons programmes. In April, Kim had urged ruling party officials to wage another “Arduous March” of work and sacrifice, linking the current economic crises to a period in the 1990s of famine and disaster. ''Arduous March'' was a term adopted by officials to rally citizens during a famine that killed as many as 3 million North Koreans after the fall of the Soviet Union, which had been a major backer of Pyongyang’s communist founders. The period is often talked about as a historic event, but Kim’s apparent comparison to current problems came after he said the country faces the ''worst-ever situation.''

North Korea food crisis: Leader Kim Jong Un asks people to 'eat less' until 2025

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un was seen inspecting the reconstruction work in the flood-hit areas on Saturday, after a series of typhoons hit the country.

The condition of the flood-hit areas was earlier investigated by the leader few weeks back, following which he had ordered his loyalists to&nbsp;plan&nbsp;for an economy already hobbled by sanctions.

Kim said North Korea's economy "has faced trouble and distress at the great damage caused by the recent series of heavy rain and typhoons," the local media reported.

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He visited Taechong-ri, a village in North Hwanghae province and&nbsp;said he was satisfied with the&nbsp;recent developments of restructuring the affected areas, and&nbsp;with the progress.&nbsp;

The appearances are also being studied as a move to reassure his presence in the country, after various rumours about his health followed by controversies surrounding the disappearance of his sister.

He has also asked his party loyalists to come up with advanced plans of containing the spread of the novel coronavirus in the county. However, the US Forces Korea (USFK) commander Robert Abrams has alleged that the North Korean authorities have issued shoot-to-kill orders to prevent the coronavirus entering the country from China.

Abrams also revealed that there has been an increase in the&nbsp;demand for smuggled goods since the lockdown of borders.

"They've got North Korean SOF (Special Operations Forces) out there. ... Strike forces, they've got shoot-to-kill orders in place," Abrams said.

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un was seen inspecting the reconstruction work in the flood-hit areas on Saturday, after a series of typhoons hit the country. The condition of the flood-hit areas was earlier investigated by the leader few weeks back, following which he had ordered his loyalists to plan for an economy already hobbled by sanctions.

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un was seen inspecting the reconstruction work in the flood-hit areas on Saturday, after a series of typhoons hit the country. The condition of the flood-hit areas was earlier investigated by the leader few weeks back, following which he had ordered his loyalists to plan for an economy already hobbled by sanctions. Kim said North Korea's economy "has faced trouble and distress at the great damage caused by the recent series of heavy rain and typhoons," the local media reported. Also read: North Korea's de facto second-in-command Kim Yo-jong disappears off public radar He visited Taechong-ri, a village in North Hwanghae province and said he was satisfied with the recent developments of restructuring the affected areas, and with the progress. The appearances are also being studied as a move to reassure his presence in the country, after various rumours about his health followed by controversies surrounding the disappearance of his sister. He has also asked his party loyalists to come up with advanced plans of containing the spread of the novel coronavirus in the county. However, the US Forces Korea (USFK) commander Robert Abrams has alleged that the North Korean authorities have issued shoot-to-kill orders to prevent the coronavirus entering the country from China. Abrams also revealed that there has been an increase in the demand for smuggled goods since the lockdown of borders. "They've got North Korean SOF (Special Operations Forces) out there. ... Strike forces, they've got shoot-to-kill orders in place," Abrams said.

Kim Jong Un visits typhoon-hit areas to assess redevelopment

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toured areas hit by a typhoon, replaced a local provincial party committee chairman and ordered Pyongyang officials to lead a recovery effort.

Kim Jong Un tours Typhoon ravaged areas of North Korea