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Farming is a sensitive subject in north korea. the nation still struggles to feed its own people. limited farmland and a significant drought could put millions at risk. the united nations world food program estimates 70% of the population, nearly 18 million north koreans, don't have a sufficiently diverse diet. they survive on basic staples -- rice, porridge, fermented cabbage called kimchi. beef, chicken and pork are often too expensive. this handful of farmers seems to be putting on a demonstration for our benefit. after they finish, i try to ask them some questions. most of the group is cam...

Significant drought could put millions at risk. the united nations world food program estimates 70% of the population, nearly 18 million north koreans, don't have a sufficiently diverse diet. they survive on basic staples -- rice, porridge, fermented cabbage called kimchi. beef, chicken and pork are often too expensive. this handful of farmers seems to be putting on a demonstration for our benefit. after they finish, i try to ask them some questions. most of the group is camera-shy, but this woman has plenty to say. >> translator: the thing i am fond of for us farmers is the land, just taking ...

Limited farmland and a significant drought could put millions at risk. the united nations world food program estimates 70% of the population, nearly 18 million north koreans, don't have a sufficiently diverse diet. they survive on basic staples -- rice, porridge, fermented cabbage called kimchi. beef, chicken and pork are often too expensive. this handful of farmers seems to be putting on a demonstration for our benefit. after they finish, i try to ask them some questions. most of the group is camera-shy, but this woman has plenty to say. >> translator: the thing i am fond of is for us farmers...