Published 3 years ago

North Korea's Kim cites 1990s famine in urging work to alleviate economic crises

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged ruling party officials to wage another "Arduous March" of work and sacrifice, state media reported on Friday, linking the current economic crises to a period in the 1990s of famine and disaster.

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Times of India

Kim compares North Korea's economic woes to 1990s famine

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for waging another "arduous march" to fight severe economic difficulties, for the first time comparing them to a 1990s famine that killed hundreds of thousands. Kim had previously said his country faces the "worst-ever" situation due to several factors, including the coronavirus pandemic, US-led sanctions and natural disasters last summer.

3 years ago·India

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BBC News

North Korea: Kim Jong-un warns of 'difficult' crisis

Human rights groups say the country is facing dire food shortages and economic instability.

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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Yahoo News

North Korea: Kim Jong-un warns of 'difficult' crisis

Human rights groups say the country is facing dire food shortages and economic instability.

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Guardian

Kim Jong-un warns of historic economic crisis in North Korea

Leader uses the term ‘arduous march’ in party speech, a term used to refer to devastating 1990s famine in which hundreds of thousands diedNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for another “arduous march” against severe economic difficulties, appearing to compare the situation to a 1990s famine during which hundreds of thousands of people died.Kim had previously said his country faces the “worst-ever” situation due to factors including the c…

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Kim compares North Korea's economic woes to 1990s famine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for waging another 'arduous march' to fight severe economic difficulties, for the first time comparing them to a 1990s famine that killed hundreds of thousands.

3 years ago·Canada

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The Independent

Kim compares North Korea's economic woes to 1990s famine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for waging what he called another arduous march to fight severe economic difficulties, for the first time comparing them to a 1990s famine that killed hundreds of thousands

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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