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GIEWS Country Brief: Democratic People's Republic of Korea 08-July-2014

Countries
DPRK
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FAO
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FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT

•The 2014 early season crops affected by dry weather

•The 2013 cereal harvest was estimated good

•Larger harvest in 2013 reduces cereal import requirements in the 2013/14 marketing year (November/October)

•Despite the improved harvest, severe food insecurity persists