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North Korea since its incarnation after the Korean War has adopted a policy of Juche (Self Reliance). North Korea tries to be completely self reliant on its own resources and capabilities for its survival.
Sadly this ideology is very impractical for a country such as North Korea. For one North Korea has a very limited amount of arable land and is not nearly enough to meet its food demands. Second, constant flooding and droughts have crippled North Korea's already pitiful harvests. Third, the Army and members of the Korean Workers Party take presidence over its every day citizens who need food the most.
Although millions of dollars worth of food AID is given to North Korea its people still suffer because that food aid is immediately diverted to the military and members of the Korean Workers Party. Normally aid agencies are allowed into a country to distribute the aid but because of North Korea's strict government that is not allowed.
I would recommend reading:
"This is Paradise! My North Korean Childhood" by Hyok Kang. A first hand account of growing up during the mid 90's North Korean famine.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y ago- The land is a through back to the country. North Korea itself cannot produce enough food to supply for its population
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Which helped lead to famine in North Korea starting in 1995?
humanitarian food aid.
Is china helping North Korea?
YES. China provides economic AID and diplomatic protection for North Korea. It is North Korea's primary backer.
Who was Korean War against?
The Korean War was due to the Invasion of South Korea by North Korea. Later in this war, the Chinese came to the aid of North Korea.
Who came to the aid of North Korea during the Korean War?
Russia
How much aid does UK give to Korea?
There is no such country as "Korea".There are North Korea and South Korea.North Korea -Recently due to the flooding in North Korea (in 2012), the UK sent emergency food and medical supplies to those caught in the flooding.North Korea is actually hostile to the UK and is one of the UK's most dangerous enemies. The UK would have preferred to not aid North Korea at all, but it has not choice because, as a member of NATO, the UK pledges to support disaster victims globally.South Korea -South Korea are one of the UK's closest allies. The UK aids the South Koreans by trading weapons, ammunition and military vehicles to so South Korea can defend themselves against the hostile North Korea.South Korea and the UK also exchange intelligence on North Korea for the security of both their countries.
What effects did the Korea war have on Korea's land and people?
North and South still remained two separate countries, South Korea prospered from the Aid of the U.S. and other supporting countries, South Korea is growing rapidly, and is boosting foreign trade. Political Differences keep the North and South apart, and North Korea is pretty much the opposite, was left with serious economic problems, shortages of energy and food.
Why is South Korea threatening US with nukes?
South Korea is not threatening anyone with nuclear weapons; it is North Korea that is doing the threatening. The motive behind the North's activities is to press for humanitarian aid using the threat of nuclear war as incentive for the West to provide this aid (like a ransom).
Is North Korea your enemy?
they are nothing more than a potential threat with a lot of firepower, nuclear weapons. they are known to break promises obama was foolish to give them food-aid
What government did Korea have after World War 2?
North Korea was under Russian domination whereas South Korea (with US aid) maintained a free elected government
A lack of agricultural innovation and international aid keep this nation's people starving?
North Korea
Why does North Korea make nuclear weapons?
North Korea is a country that cannot function purely on its own, in the sense that it cannot feed its population. However, its rulers wish to maintain the status quo in order to continue to be able to maintain their lifestyle. In order to do this (and feed their massive army) North Korea requires foreign aid, especially from countries like the USA and South Korea, which are both loathe to give it. As a result, using the threat of nuclear weaponry is a negotiating tactic that North Korea uses to get the aid it needs from its sworn enemies.
What effect did the Korean War have on Koreans Land and people?
North and South still remained two separate countries, South Korea prospered from the Aid of the U.S. and other supporting countries, South Korea is growing rapidly, and is boosting foreign trade. Political Differences keep the North and South apart, and North Korea is pretty much the opposite, was left with serious economic problems, shortages of energy and food.
