The Minju Joson newsppaer calls for greater rice production to protect socialism. Sanctions , and especially extreme weather have badly affected agricultural output. According to the UN, at least 10 million North Koreans will suffer from food shortages this year.
The denial comes from the Office of South Korean President Moon Jae-in. South Korean Minister for Unification: news of his illness or death is "fake news". Kim reappeared on May 1st during an inauguration. A North Korean exile said he was 99% certain he was dead.
Some agencies had reported him ill or dying. Yesterday he inaugurated a fertiliser factory amid the usual enthusiasm of the technical staff.
A group of Chinese personalities in Pyongyang to give "advice". Rumors on the health of the supreme leader. An "unusual increase" in checks on artillery and flights of military aircraft from the North along the dividing line.
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