Agricultural Productivity

Are North Korea’s Agricultural Policies Embracing a Chinese Model for Increased Productivity?

By Sang Yong Lee

Last fall, articles published by North Korean state media outlets such as Rodong Sinmun revealed a familiar priority in North Korea: mobilising people to work in the fields while urging officials to ensure that agricultural equipment is operating at full capacity. Food supply is a critical issue for any government, as it can be directly …