DPR

Food distribution in the DPR of Korea

DPR of Korea faces another tough food year, 6.5 million at risk – UN agencies

30 October 2003
Despite recent improved harvests the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will not have enough food to feed its people next year, putting millions of people at risk, according to two United Nations agencies.

DPR of Korea faces food shortfall over next six months – UN

12 September 2003
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is projected to suffer shortfalls of about 110,000 tons of food for the next six months, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said today.

Annan backs idea of 6-way talks on DPR of Korea’s nuclear programme

1 August 2003
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today lent his support to the idea of six-way talks on the nuclear programme in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Annan urges US, DPR of Korea to seek peaceful way out of nuclear dispute

16 July 2003
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today urged the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to find a peaceful way out of the dispute arising out of Pyongyang’s decision to produce nuclear weapons.

Annan welcomes reports of upcoming talks between US, DPR of Korea and China

16 April 2003
The United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, today welcomed reports on the forthcoming multilateral talks involving the United States, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and China in Beijing.

DPR of Korea: UN welcomes Republic of Korea’s $20 million pledge for relief aid

27 March 2003
Three United Nations agencies today welcomed a pledge of almost $20 million by the Republic of Korean (ROK) for emergency food and health programmes to assist millions of vulnerable people in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

IAEA deplores alleged restart of nuclear facility in DPR of Korea

27 February 2003
Reacting to news reports that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has restarted its nuclear reactor at Nyongbyong, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today deplored such moves and said restarting the “unsafeguarded” facility shows the country’s disregard for its treaty obligations.

DPR of Korea: UN fears gains in child nutrition could be lost

20 February 2003
Though child malnutrition in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has fallen considerably over the past four years, according to survey findings announced today, United Nations relief agencies said the gains could be lost if humanitarian assistance to the country continues to slacken.

Security Council refers IAEA letter on DPR of Korea to experts first

19 February 2003
The Security Council has referred a letter from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to its experts for further consultations before beginning any discussion of the matter, the President of the 15-nation body said today.

Annan to seek additional donor support to ensure continuation of aid for DPR of Korea

3 February 2003
Following a report from his Personal Envoy, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has decided to seek additional donor support to ensure the continuation of humanitarian aid for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) for the next few months.