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UN agencies in DPRK remain seriously underfunded

UN agencies in DPRK remain seriously underfunded

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Five United Nations agencies have appealed for urgent funding to meet the most critical and life-saving needs of the people of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the DPRK, in the areas of health and nutrition until the end of the year.

World Food Programme Spokesperson Elizabeth Byrs speaks to UN Radio’s Patrick Maigua about the role of external assistance in the country and her concern about WFP having to reduce its food assistance because of lack of funds.

Duration: 4'54"