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Famine in North Korea

Population 23 million The Military First policy Sestimated Japan got defeated in the World War IL Korea ended the era of 36 years as Japanese once upon The Military First policy prioritizes the Korean People's Army in the affairs of state and allocates national resources to the army first. Religion Buddism, Confucianism, Christianity & Chondogyo ("Heavenly Way") (The North Korean Constitution protects freedom of religion, however, according to Human Rights Watch, free religious activities no longer exist as the government sponsors religious groups only to create an illusion of religious freedom.) colony. In December 1945, the United States and ATINE the Soviet Union agreed to administer the Country under what the Moscow Council of Foreign Ministers meeting described a Up in the Langunge Military First Ideology The US-Soviet Joint Commircion Perh th and the USSR approved Korean-led governments Military First Politics Military First Economic Construction NORTH The American-administered South had their Korean own election, and established a new government in their respective halves, each one favorable led by Syngman Rhee. The Soviets, in turn, Economy GDP: $22.86 billion USD (2006 estimated) the Public Distribution System (PDS) to the occupying power's political ideology. approved and furthered the rise of a Communist government in the North. Kim l-Sung rose to become leader of this new government, and All industries are nationalized and the agricultural industry is collectivized. North Korea is one of the world's most centrally planned and isolated economies. The role of market allocation is sharply limited-mainly in the rural sector where peasants sell produce from small private plots. There are almost no small businesses. Although most North Korean itizens live in cities and work in factories, agriculture remains a rather high 25% of total GNP. Since the 1950s, more than a majority of North Koreans have received their food and economy support through the public distribution system. 1945 crushed any opposition to his rule. 1949 Farmers in agricultural regions - donate a portion of their production to the government The Korean War: The North Korean Army struck in the pre-dawn hours of Sunday, June 25, 1950, 38% : and reallcate the surplus to urban regions Political The official politics of North Korea is a normal democratic framework. System However, North Korea functions as a single-party state. 62% Urban Population Then, a cease crossing the 38th parallel. The US. and allied forces from 16 different ewas established on July 27, 1953, by which time the front line was back around the proximity of the 38th parallel, and so a demilitarized zone (DMZ) was established The urban population - receives food through this government-run system, PDS Farmers The Government | Communist Totalitarian Dictatorship (based on the principle of centralization) The Leader Kim Jong-|I, Chairman of NDC (National Defense Commision) The Ruling Party I the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) -since 1948 countries intervened in the war led by MacArthur. While the war went on for 3 years, the peace negotiations went on for two years, but they could never find an agreement around it, still defended to Korean troops on one side and South Korean and American troops on the other. influences oN PEOPLE is day by North Food Distribution through the PDS Life Expectancy 73.2 (93). Infant Mortality (« 5) 27/1000 (93) 1950 No peace treaty has been signed to date, 600-800g for one penon for a day OTHER RECIPIENTS 457g technically leaving the North and South Korea still at war. FARMERS Farmers were mandated by the government to reduce their own food allotments. 48/1000 (99) 66.8 (99) 1953 1993 O Natural Disaster & Serious Fertilizer Shortages One of the reasons for the food shortage in North Korea is a lack of necessary. equipments and resourcés for farming. In particular, it was the poor supply of chemical fertilizer that severely lowered the level of crop production. 2 million pneumonia 30g Flood 150g North Korea's economy dedlined sharply in the 1990s with the end of communism in Eastem Europe, the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the dissolution of bloc-trading with the countries of the former socialist bloc. the Collapse of the Eastern Bloc which were MOST LIKELY tuberculosis CAUSED BY 1995 1997 1994 1 million diarrhea Also, North Korea suffered from heavy flooding due to unprecedented rainfall from July to August 1995. Many rivers reportedly flooded and rice plants in fields were washed away by deluges. number of DEATHS In January 1998, the North Korean government publicdy announced that the PDS would no longer Apr-Aug NMar-Jun distribute rations and that families needed to somehow procure theirown food supplies GROSS NATIONAL INCOME PER CAPITA IN 2002 FALL by 1/3 from 1990 to 2002 sin paddy 5 million starvation GROSS 1998 1999 NATIONAL INCOME PER CAPITA IN 1990 Grain Production Paddy Fields 1995 1996 1997 YEAR ONGYANG Foreign AIDS THE CAUSES O tod much budget on MILITARY The government focuses on heavy military industry, following Kim Jong-il's adoption of a "Military-First" policy. They had been spending too much budget to the military such as missile development and nudear warheads 1995 FLOOD Damage China and South Korea remain the largest donors of unconditional food ald to North Korea. The US objects to this manner of donáting food due to lack of oversight conditions in the fall of 2006, the nation has suffered its 12th year of food Due in part to severe summer flooding followed by dry weather shortages because of on-going systemic problems, including a lack of arable land, collective farming practices, and chronic shortages of tractors and fuel. 30% 42% DAMAGED REDUCED the total area of paddy fields in North Korea the total amount of grain necessary to feed the people total food imports by WFP FAMINE in NORTH HOREA 20% ssilonuso on Military 2.5% $Z1.06 blon USD on AMilitary 15 million 1.32million GPD $22.9 billion NORTH KOREA 1.17 million enlarge GPD $942.98 billion ? SOUTH KOREA 1 million .90 million of the famine S million 1995 1996 1997 1998 YEAR Population 23 million The Military First policy Sestimated Japan got defeated in the World War IL Korea ended the era of 36 years as Japanese once upon The Military First policy prioritizes the Korean People's Army in the affairs of state and allocates national resources to the army first. Religion Buddism, Confucianism, Christianity & Chondogyo ("Heavenly Way") (The North Korean Constitution protects freedom of religion, however, according to Human Rights Watch, free religious activities no longer exist as the government sponsors religious groups only to create an illusion of religious freedom.) colony. In December 1945, the United States and ATINE the Soviet Union agreed to administer the Country under what the Moscow Council of Foreign Ministers meeting described a Up in the Langunge Military First Ideology The US-Soviet Joint Commircion Perh th and the USSR approved Korean-led governments Military First Politics Military First Economic Construction NORTH The American-administered South had their Korean own election, and established a new government in their respective halves, each one favorable led by Syngman Rhee. The Soviets, in turn, Economy GDP: $22.86 billion USD (2006 estimated) the Public Distribution System (PDS) to the occupying power's political ideology. approved and furthered the rise of a Communist government in the North. Kim l-Sung rose to become leader of this new government, and All industries are nationalized and the agricultural industry is collectivized. North Korea is one of the world's most centrally planned and isolated economies. The role of market allocation is sharply limited-mainly in the rural sector where peasants sell produce from small private plots. There are almost no small businesses. Although most North Korean itizens live in cities and work in factories, agriculture remains a rather high 25% of total GNP. Since the 1950s, more than a majority of North Koreans have received their food and economy support through the public distribution system. 1945 crushed any opposition to his rule. 1949 Farmers in agricultural regions - donate a portion of their production to the government The Korean War: The North Korean Army struck in the pre-dawn hours of Sunday, June 25, 1950, 38% : and reallcate the surplus to urban regions Political The official politics of North Korea is a normal democratic framework. System However, North Korea functions as a single-party state. 62% Urban Population Then, a cease crossing the 38th parallel. The US. and allied forces from 16 different ewas established on July 27, 1953, by which time the front line was back around the proximity of the 38th parallel, and so a demilitarized zone (DMZ) was established The urban population - receives food through this government-run system, PDS Farmers The Government | Communist Totalitarian Dictatorship (based on the principle of centralization) The Leader Kim Jong-|I, Chairman of NDC (National Defense Commision) The Ruling Party I the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) -since 1948 countries intervened in the war led by MacArthur. While the war went on for 3 years, the peace negotiations went on for two years, but they could never find an agreement around it, still defended to Korean troops on one side and South Korean and American troops on the other. influences oN PEOPLE is day by North Food Distribution through the PDS Life Expectancy 73.2 (93). Infant Mortality (« 5) 27/1000 (93) 1950 No peace treaty has been signed to date, 600-800g for one penon for a day OTHER RECIPIENTS 457g technically leaving the North and South Korea still at war. FARMERS Farmers were mandated by the government to reduce their own food allotments. 48/1000 (99) 66.8 (99) 1953 1993 O Natural Disaster & Serious Fertilizer Shortages One of the reasons for the food shortage in North Korea is a lack of necessary. equipments and resourcés for farming. In particular, it was the poor supply of chemical fertilizer that severely lowered the level of crop production. 2 million pneumonia 30g Flood 150g North Korea's economy dedlined sharply in the 1990s with the end of communism in Eastem Europe, the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the dissolution of bloc-trading with the countries of the former socialist bloc. the Collapse of the Eastern Bloc which were MOST LIKELY tuberculosis CAUSED BY 1995 1997 1994 1 million diarrhea Also, North Korea suffered from heavy flooding due to unprecedented rainfall from July to August 1995. Many rivers reportedly flooded and rice plants in fields were washed away by deluges. number of DEATHS In January 1998, the North Korean government publicdy announced that the PDS would no longer Apr-Aug NMar-Jun distribute rations and that families needed to somehow procure theirown food supplies GROSS NATIONAL INCOME PER CAPITA IN 2002 FALL by 1/3 from 1990 to 2002 sin paddy 5 million starvation GROSS 1998 1999 NATIONAL INCOME PER CAPITA IN 1990 Grain Production Paddy Fields 1995 1996 1997 YEAR ONGYANG Foreign AIDS THE CAUSES O tod much budget on MILITARY The government focuses on heavy military industry, following Kim Jong-il's adoption of a "Military-First" policy. They had been spending too much budget to the military such as missile development and nudear warheads 1995 FLOOD Damage China and South Korea remain the largest donors of unconditional food ald to North Korea. The US objects to this manner of donáting food due to lack of oversight conditions in the fall of 2006, the nation has suffered its 12th year of food Due in part to severe summer flooding followed by dry weather shortages because of on-going systemic problems, including a lack of arable land, collective farming practices, and chronic shortages of tractors and fuel. 30% 42% DAMAGED REDUCED the total area of paddy fields in North Korea the total amount of grain necessary to feed the people total food imports by WFP FAMINE in NORTH HOREA 20% ssilonuso on Military 2.5% $Z1.06 blon USD on AMilitary 15 million 1.32million GPD $22.9 billion NORTH KOREA 1.17 million enlarge GPD $942.98 billion ? SOUTH KOREA 1 million .90 million of the famine S million 1995 1996 1997 1998 YEAR Population 23 million The Military First policy Sestimated Japan got defeated in the World War IL Korea ended the era of 36 years as Japanese once upon The Military First policy prioritizes the Korean People's Army in the affairs of state and allocates national resources to the army first. Religion Buddism, Confucianism, Christianity & Chondogyo ("Heavenly Way") (The North Korean Constitution protects freedom of religion, however, according to Human Rights Watch, free religious activities no longer exist as the government sponsors religious groups only to create an illusion of religious freedom.) colony. In December 1945, the United States and ATINE the Soviet Union agreed to administer the Country under what the Moscow Council of Foreign Ministers meeting described a Up in the Langunge Military First Ideology The US-Soviet Joint Commircion Perh th and the USSR approved Korean-led governments Military First Politics Military First Economic Construction NORTH The American-administered South had their Korean own election, and established a new government in their respective halves, each one favorable led by Syngman Rhee. The Soviets, in turn, Economy GDP: $22.86 billion USD (2006 estimated) the Public Distribution System (PDS) to the occupying power's political ideology. approved and furthered the rise of a Communist government in the North. Kim l-Sung rose to become leader of this new government, and All industries are nationalized and the agricultural industry is collectivized. North Korea is one of the world's most centrally planned and isolated economies. The role of market allocation is sharply limited-mainly in the rural sector where peasants sell produce from small private plots. There are almost no small businesses. Although most North Korean itizens live in cities and work in factories, agriculture remains a rather high 25% of total GNP. Since the 1950s, more than a majority of North Koreans have received their food and economy support through the public distribution system. 1945 crushed any opposition to his rule. 1949 Farmers in agricultural regions - donate a portion of their production to the government The Korean War: The North Korean Army struck in the pre-dawn hours of Sunday, June 25, 1950, 38% : and reallcate the surplus to urban regions Political The official politics of North Korea is a normal democratic framework. System However, North Korea functions as a single-party state. 62% Urban Population Then, a cease crossing the 38th parallel. The US. and allied forces from 16 different ewas established on July 27, 1953, by which time the front line was back around the proximity of the 38th parallel, and so a demilitarized zone (DMZ) was established The urban population - receives food through this government-run system, PDS Farmers The Government | Communist Totalitarian Dictatorship (based on the principle of centralization) The Leader Kim Jong-|I, Chairman of NDC (National Defense Commision) The Ruling Party I the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) -since 1948 countries intervened in the war led by MacArthur. While the war went on for 3 years, the peace negotiations went on for two years, but they could never find an agreement around it, still defended to Korean troops on one side and South Korean and American troops on the other. influences oN PEOPLE is day by North Food Distribution through the PDS Life Expectancy 73.2 (93). Infant Mortality (« 5) 27/1000 (93) 1950 No peace treaty has been signed to date, 600-800g for one penon for a day OTHER RECIPIENTS 457g technically leaving the North and South Korea still at war. FARMERS Farmers were mandated by the government to reduce their own food allotments. 48/1000 (99) 66.8 (99) 1953 1993 O Natural Disaster & Serious Fertilizer Shortages One of the reasons for the food shortage in North Korea is a lack of necessary. equipments and resourcés for farming. In particular, it was the poor supply of chemical fertilizer that severely lowered the level of crop production. 2 million pneumonia 30g Flood 150g North Korea's economy dedlined sharply in the 1990s with the end of communism in Eastem Europe, the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the dissolution of bloc-trading with the countries of the former socialist bloc. the Collapse of the Eastern Bloc which were MOST LIKELY tuberculosis CAUSED BY 1995 1997 1994 1 million diarrhea Also, North Korea suffered from heavy flooding due to unprecedented rainfall from July to August 1995. Many rivers reportedly flooded and rice plants in fields were washed away by deluges. number of DEATHS In January 1998, the North Korean government publicdy announced that the PDS would no longer Apr-Aug NMar-Jun distribute rations and that families needed to somehow procure theirown food supplies GROSS NATIONAL INCOME PER CAPITA IN 2002 FALL by 1/3 from 1990 to 2002 sin paddy 5 million starvation GROSS 1998 1999 NATIONAL INCOME PER CAPITA IN 1990 Grain Production Paddy Fields 1995 1996 1997 YEAR ONGYANG Foreign AIDS THE CAUSES O tod much budget on MILITARY The government focuses on heavy military industry, following Kim Jong-il's adoption of a "Military-First" policy. They had been spending too much budget to the military such as missile development and nudear warheads 1995 FLOOD Damage China and South Korea remain the largest donors of unconditional food ald to North Korea. The US objects to this manner of donáting food due to lack of oversight conditions in the fall of 2006, the nation has suffered its 12th year of food Due in part to severe summer flooding followed by dry weather shortages because of on-going systemic problems, including a lack of arable land, collective farming practices, and chronic shortages of tractors and fuel. 30% 42% DAMAGED REDUCED the total area of paddy fields in North Korea the total amount of grain necessary to feed the people total food imports by WFP FAMINE in NORTH HOREA 20% ssilonuso on Military 2.5% $Z1.06 blon USD on AMilitary 15 million 1.32million GPD $22.9 billion NORTH KOREA 1.17 million enlarge GPD $942.98 billion ? SOUTH KOREA 1 million .90 million of the famine S million 1995 1996 1997 1998 YEAR Population 23 million The Military First policy Sestimated Japan got defeated in the World War IL Korea ended the era of 36 years as Japanese once upon The Military First policy prioritizes the Korean People's Army in the affairs of state and allocates national resources to the army first. Religion Buddism, Confucianism, Christianity & Chondogyo ("Heavenly Way") (The North Korean Constitution protects freedom of religion, however, according to Human Rights Watch, free religious activities no longer exist as the government sponsors religious groups only to create an illusion of religious freedom.) colony. In December 1945, the United States and ATINE the Soviet Union agreed to administer the Country under what the Moscow Council of Foreign Ministers meeting described a Up in the Langunge Military First Ideology The US-Soviet Joint Commircion Perh th and the USSR approved Korean-led governments Military First Politics Military First Economic Construction NORTH The American-administered South had their Korean own election, and established a new government in their respective halves, each one favorable led by Syngman Rhee. The Soviets, in turn, Economy GDP: $22.86 billion USD (2006 estimated) the Public Distribution System (PDS) to the occupying power's political ideology. approved and furthered the rise of a Communist government in the North. Kim l-Sung rose to become leader of this new government, and All industries are nationalized and the agricultural industry is collectivized. North Korea is one of the world's most centrally planned and isolated economies. The role of market allocation is sharply limited-mainly in the rural sector where peasants sell produce from small private plots. There are almost no small businesses. Although most North Korean itizens live in cities and work in factories, agriculture remains a rather high 25% of total GNP. Since the 1950s, more than a majority of North Koreans have received their food and economy support through the public distribution system. 1945 crushed any opposition to his rule. 1949 Farmers in agricultural regions - donate a portion of their production to the government The Korean War: The North Korean Army struck in the pre-dawn hours of Sunday, June 25, 1950, 38% : and reallcate the surplus to urban regions Political The official politics of North Korea is a normal democratic framework. System However, North Korea functions as a single-party state. 62% Urban Population Then, a cease crossing the 38th parallel. The US. and allied forces from 16 different ewas established on July 27, 1953, by which time the front line was back around the proximity of the 38th parallel, and so a demilitarized zone (DMZ) was established The urban population - receives food through this government-run system, PDS Farmers The Government | Communist Totalitarian Dictatorship (based on the principle of centralization) The Leader Kim Jong-|I, Chairman of NDC (National Defense Commision) The Ruling Party I the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) -since 1948 countries intervened in the war led by MacArthur. While the war went on for 3 years, the peace negotiations went on for two years, but they could never find an agreement around it, still defended to Korean troops on one side and South Korean and American troops on the other. influences oN PEOPLE is day by North Food Distribution through the PDS Life Expectancy 73.2 (93). Infant Mortality (« 5) 27/1000 (93) 1950 No peace treaty has been signed to date, 600-800g for one penon for a day OTHER RECIPIENTS 457g technically leaving the North and South Korea still at war. FARMERS Farmers were mandated by the government to reduce their own food allotments. 48/1000 (99) 66.8 (99) 1953 1993 O Natural Disaster & Serious Fertilizer Shortages One of the reasons for the food shortage in North Korea is a lack of necessary. equipments and resourcés for farming. In particular, it was the poor supply of chemical fertilizer that severely lowered the level of crop production. 2 million pneumonia 30g Flood 150g North Korea's economy dedlined sharply in the 1990s with the end of communism in Eastem Europe, the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the dissolution of bloc-trading with the countries of the former socialist bloc. the Collapse of the Eastern Bloc which were MOST LIKELY tuberculosis CAUSED BY 1995 1997 1994 1 million diarrhea Also, North Korea suffered from heavy flooding due to unprecedented rainfall from July to August 1995. Many rivers reportedly flooded and rice plants in fields were washed away by deluges. number of DEATHS In January 1998, the North Korean government publicdy announced that the PDS would no longer Apr-Aug NMar-Jun distribute rations and that families needed to somehow procure theirown food supplies GROSS NATIONAL INCOME PER CAPITA IN 2002 FALL by 1/3 from 1990 to 2002 sin paddy 5 million starvation GROSS 1998 1999 NATIONAL INCOME PER CAPITA IN 1990 Grain Production Paddy Fields 1995 1996 1997 YEAR ONGYANG Foreign AIDS THE CAUSES O tod much budget on MILITARY The government focuses on heavy military industry, following Kim Jong-il's adoption of a "Military-First" policy. They had been spending too much budget to the military such as missile development and nudear warheads 1995 FLOOD Damage China and South Korea remain the largest donors of unconditional food ald to North Korea. The US objects to this manner of donáting food due to lack of oversight conditions in the fall of 2006, the nation has suffered its 12th year of food Due in part to severe summer flooding followed by dry weather shortages because of on-going systemic problems, including a lack of arable land, collective farming practices, and chronic shortages of tractors and fuel. 30% 42% DAMAGED REDUCED the total area of paddy fields in North Korea the total amount of grain necessary to feed the people total food imports by WFP FAMINE in NORTH HOREA 20% ssilonuso on Military 2.5% $Z1.06 blon USD on AMilitary 15 million 1.32million GPD $22.9 billion NORTH KOREA 1.17 million enlarge GPD $942.98 billion ? SOUTH KOREA 1 million .90 million of the famine S million 1995 1996 1997 1998 YEAR Population 23 million The Military First policy Sestimated Japan got defeated in the World War IL Korea ended the era of 36 years as Japanese once upon The Military First policy prioritizes the Korean People's Army in the affairs of state and allocates national resources to the army first. Religion Buddism, Confucianism, Christianity & Chondogyo ("Heavenly Way") (The North Korean Constitution protects freedom of religion, however, according to Human Rights Watch, free religious activities no longer exist as the government sponsors religious groups only to create an illusion of religious freedom.) colony. In December 1945, the United States and ATINE the Soviet Union agreed to administer the Country under what the Moscow Council of Foreign Ministers meeting described a Up in the Langunge Military First Ideology The US-Soviet Joint Commircion Perh th and the USSR approved Korean-led governments Military First Politics Military First Economic Construction NORTH The American-administered South had their Korean own election, and established a new government in their respective halves, each one favorable led by Syngman Rhee. The Soviets, in turn, Economy GDP: $22.86 billion USD (2006 estimated) the Public Distribution System (PDS) to the occupying power's political ideology. approved and furthered the rise of a Communist government in the North. Kim l-Sung rose to become leader of this new government, and All industries are nationalized and the agricultural industry is collectivized. North Korea is one of the world's most centrally planned and isolated economies. The role of market allocation is sharply limited-mainly in the rural sector where peasants sell produce from small private plots. There are almost no small businesses. Although most North Korean itizens live in cities and work in factories, agriculture remains a rather high 25% of total GNP. Since the 1950s, more than a majority of North Koreans have received their food and economy support through the public distribution system. 1945 crushed any opposition to his rule. 1949 Farmers in agricultural regions - donate a portion of their production to the government The Korean War: The North Korean Army struck in the pre-dawn hours of Sunday, June 25, 1950, 38% : and reallcate the surplus to urban regions Political The official politics of North Korea is a normal democratic framework. System However, North Korea functions as a single-party state. 62% Urban Population Then, a cease crossing the 38th parallel. The US. and allied forces from 16 different ewas established on July 27, 1953, by which time the front line was back around the proximity of the 38th parallel, and so a demilitarized zone (DMZ) was established The urban population - receives food through this government-run system, PDS Farmers The Government | Communist Totalitarian Dictatorship (based on the principle of centralization) The Leader Kim Jong-|I, Chairman of NDC (National Defense Commision) The Ruling Party I the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) -since 1948 countries intervened in the war led by MacArthur. While the war went on for 3 years, the peace negotiations went on for two years, but they could never find an agreement around it, still defended to Korean troops on one side and South Korean and American troops on the other. influences oN PEOPLE is day by North Food Distribution through the PDS Life Expectancy 73.2 (93). Infant Mortality (« 5) 27/1000 (93) 1950 No peace treaty has been signed to date, 600-800g for one penon for a day OTHER RECIPIENTS 457g technically leaving the North and South Korea still at war. FARMERS Farmers were mandated by the government to reduce their own food allotments. 48/1000 (99) 66.8 (99) 1953 1993 O Natural Disaster & Serious Fertilizer Shortages One of the reasons for the food shortage in North Korea is a lack of necessary. equipments and resourcés for farming. In particular, it was the poor supply of chemical fertilizer that severely lowered the level of crop production. 2 million pneumonia 30g Flood 150g North Korea's economy dedlined sharply in the 1990s with the end of communism in Eastem Europe, the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the dissolution of bloc-trading with the countries of the former socialist bloc. the Collapse of the Eastern Bloc which were MOST LIKELY tuberculosis CAUSED BY 1995 1997 1994 1 million diarrhea Also, North Korea suffered from heavy flooding due to unprecedented rainfall from July to August 1995. Many rivers reportedly flooded and rice plants in fields were washed away by deluges. number of DEATHS In January 1998, the North Korean government publicdy announced that the PDS would no longer Apr-Aug NMar-Jun distribute rations and that families needed to somehow procure theirown food supplies GROSS NATIONAL INCOME PER CAPITA IN 2002 FALL by 1/3 from 1990 to 2002 sin paddy 5 million starvation GROSS 1998 1999 NATIONAL INCOME PER CAPITA IN 1990 Grain Production Paddy Fields 1995 1996 1997 YEAR ONGYANG Foreign AIDS THE CAUSES O tod much budget on MILITARY The government focuses on heavy military industry, following Kim Jong-il's adoption of a "Military-First" policy. They had been spending too much budget to the military such as missile development and nudear warheads 1995 FLOOD Damage China and South Korea remain the largest donors of unconditional food ald to North Korea. The US objects to this manner of donáting food due to lack of oversight conditions in the fall of 2006, the nation has suffered its 12th year of food Due in part to severe summer flooding followed by dry weather shortages because of on-going systemic problems, including a lack of arable land, collective farming practices, and chronic shortages of tractors and fuel. 30% 42% DAMAGED REDUCED the total area of paddy fields in North Korea the total amount of grain necessary to feed the people total food imports by WFP FAMINE in NORTH HOREA 20% ssilonuso on Military 2.5% $Z1.06 blon USD on AMilitary 15 million 1.32million GPD $22.9 billion NORTH KOREA 1.17 million enlarge GPD $942.98 billion ? SOUTH KOREA 1 million .90 million of the famine S million 1995 1996 1997 1998 YEAR Population 23 million The Military First policy Sestimated Japan got defeated in the World War IL Korea ended the era of 36 years as Japanese once upon The Military First policy prioritizes the Korean People's Army in the affairs of state and allocates national resources to the army first. Religion Buddism, Confucianism, Christianity & Chondogyo ("Heavenly Way") (The North Korean Constitution protects freedom of religion, however, according to Human Rights Watch, free religious activities no longer exist as the government sponsors religious groups only to create an illusion of religious freedom.) colony. In December 1945, the United States and ATINE the Soviet Union agreed to administer the Country under what the Moscow Council of Foreign Ministers meeting described a Up in the Langunge Military First Ideology The US-Soviet Joint Commircion Perh th and the USSR approved Korean-led governments Military First Politics Military First Economic Construction NORTH The American-administered South had their Korean own election, and established a new government in their respective halves, each one favorable led by Syngman Rhee. The Soviets, in turn, Economy GDP: $22.86 billion USD (2006 estimated) the Public Distribution System (PDS) to the occupying power's political ideology. approved and furthered the rise of a Communist government in the North. Kim l-Sung rose to become leader of this new government, and All industries are nationalized and the agricultural industry is collectivized. North Korea is one of the world's most centrally planned and isolated economies. The role of market allocation is sharply limited-mainly in the rural sector where peasants sell produce from small private plots. There are almost no small businesses. Although most North Korean itizens live in cities and work in factories, agriculture remains a rather high 25% of total GNP. Since the 1950s, more than a majority of North Koreans have received their food and economy support through the public distribution system. 1945 crushed any opposition to his rule. 1949 Farmers in agricultural regions - donate a portion of their production to the government The Korean War: The North Korean Army struck in the pre-dawn hours of Sunday, June 25, 1950, 38% : and reallcate the surplus to urban regions Political The official politics of North Korea is a normal democratic framework. System However, North Korea functions as a single-party state. 62% Urban Population Then, a cease crossing the 38th parallel. The US. and allied forces from 16 different ewas established on July 27, 1953, by which time the front line was back around the proximity of the 38th parallel, and so a demilitarized zone (DMZ) was established The urban population - receives food through this government-run system, PDS Farmers The Government | Communist Totalitarian Dictatorship (based on the principle of centralization) The Leader Kim Jong-|I, Chairman of NDC (National Defense Commision) The Ruling Party I the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) -since 1948 countries intervened in the war led by MacArthur. While the war went on for 3 years, the peace negotiations went on for two years, but they could never find an agreement around it, still defended to Korean troops on one side and South Korean and American troops on the other. influences oN PEOPLE is day by North Food Distribution through the PDS Life Expectancy 73.2 (93). Infant Mortality (« 5) 27/1000 (93) 1950 No peace treaty has been signed to date, 600-800g for one penon for a day OTHER RECIPIENTS 457g technically leaving the North and South Korea still at war. FARMERS Farmers were mandated by the government to reduce their own food allotments. 48/1000 (99) 66.8 (99) 1953 1993 O Natural Disaster & Serious Fertilizer Shortages One of the reasons for the food shortage in North Korea is a lack of necessary. equipments and resourcés for farming. In particular, it was the poor supply of chemical fertilizer that severely lowered the level of crop production. 2 million pneumonia 30g Flood 150g North Korea's economy dedlined sharply in the 1990s with the end of communism in Eastem Europe, the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the dissolution of bloc-trading with the countries of the former socialist bloc. the Collapse of the Eastern Bloc which were MOST LIKELY tuberculosis CAUSED BY 1995 1997 1994 1 million diarrhea Also, North Korea suffered from heavy flooding due to unprecedented rainfall from July to August 1995. Many rivers reportedly flooded and rice plants in fields were washed away by deluges. number of DEATHS In January 1998, the North Korean government publicdy announced that the PDS would no longer Apr-Aug NMar-Jun distribute rations and that families needed to somehow procure theirown food supplies GROSS NATIONAL INCOME PER CAPITA IN 2002 FALL by 1/3 from 1990 to 2002 sin paddy 5 million starvation GROSS 1998 1999 NATIONAL INCOME PER CAPITA IN 1990 Grain Production Paddy Fields 1995 1996 1997 YEAR ONGYANG Foreign AIDS THE CAUSES O tod much budget on MILITARY The government focuses on heavy military industry, following Kim Jong-il's adoption of a "Military-First" policy. They had been spending too much budget to the military such as missile development and nudear warheads 1995 FLOOD Damage China and South Korea remain the largest donors of unconditional food ald to North Korea. The US objects to this manner of donáting food due to lack of oversight conditions in the fall of 2006, the nation has suffered its 12th year of food Due in part to severe summer flooding followed by dry weather shortages because of on-going systemic problems, including a lack of arable land, collective farming practices, and chronic shortages of tractors and fuel. 30% 42% DAMAGED REDUCED the total area of paddy fields in North Korea the total amount of grain necessary to feed the people total food imports by WFP FAMINE in NORTH HOREA 20% ssilonuso on Military 2.5% $Z1.06 blon USD on AMilitary 15 million 1.32million GPD $22.9 billion NORTH KOREA 1.17 million enlarge GPD $942.98 billion ? SOUTH KOREA 1 million .90 million of the famine S million 1995 1996 1997 1998 YEAR

Famine in North Korea

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