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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Theres little doubt that North Koreas chronic food shortages worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and speculation about the countrys food insecurity has flared as

Unconfirmed reports say an unspecified number of North Koreans have been dying of hunger. But experts say there is no sign of mass deaths or famine.

There's little doubt that North Korea's chronic food shortages worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and speculation about the country's food insecurity has flared as its top leaders prepare to discuss the "very important and urgent task" of formulating a correct agricultural policy.

SEOUL: North Korea’s official newspaper said on Wednesday that relying on external aid to cope with food shortages...

By Hyonhee Shin

North Korea's official newspaper said on Wednesday that relying on external aid to cope with food shortages would be equal to taking "poisoned candy", urging economic self-reliance despite deepening hardships amid sanctions and coronavirus lockdowns.

Kim Jong-un's sister, Kim Yo-jong, published an inflammatory screed on Monday referring to South Korean officials as "idiots."

The Rodong Sinmun warns against accepting external help amid reports North Korea is teetering on brink of famine.

SEOUL-0-North Korea’s official newspaper said on Wednesday that relying on external aid to cope with food shortages would be equal to taking “poisoned candy”, urging economic self-reliance despite deepening hardships amid sanctions and coronavirus lockdowns.

South Korea warns that death from starvation appears to be rising in many of the North’s provinces