Why is North Korea starving?
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North Korea's collective farming enterprises were very productive until the early 1980s, but deforestation led to floods in 1995-96, that have devastated food production. Aid from China and Russia has also dried up, causing shortages of equipment and fertilizers.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Lord of the warlords
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The UN faces the formidable task of continuing relief efforts after US Marines begin to leave in about a month. In order to be successful, the UN must grant its military forces the authority and financial backing to sustain peace.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Saving the people who should not be starving
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The food relief efforts of the United Nations, US and other countries is made difficult by political tensions in Somalia and neighboring countries. Military troops have been sent in to guard food and protect distribution areas.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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