Russia preparing to send 50,000 tons of wheat, other aid to North Korea: lawmaker



News Russia preparing to send 50,000 tons of wheat, other aid to North Korea: lawmaker In meeting with ambassador, Russian side also raised concerns about illegal fishing by DPRK Colin Zwirko February 12, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON WFP Russia may donate 50,000 tons of wheat to North Korea this year, a Russian lawmaker said during a meeting with DPRK ambassador to Moscow Kim Hyong Jun on Monday, as part of ongoing humanitarian assistance to the country and in response to the North’s continued food shortages. The meeting in Moscow also addressed North Korean illegal fishing in the waters off Russia’s Far East, joint economic projects, and the status of DPRK laborers in country’s territory, according to a Federation Council release and local media reports. “The Russian authorities are now considering the issue of supplying to the © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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Russia preparing to send 50,000 tons of wheat, other aid to North Korea: lawmaker

In meeting with ambassador, Russian side also raised concerns about illegal fishing by DPRK

Colin Zwirko February 12, 2019

Russia preparing to send 50,000 tons of wheat, other aid to North Korea: lawmaker

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Russia may donate 50,000 tons of wheat to North Korea this year, a Russian lawmaker said during a meeting with DPRK ambassador to Moscow Kim Hyong Jun on Monday, as part of ongoing humanitarian assistance to the country and in response to the North’s continued food shortages.

The meeting in Moscow also addressed North Korean illegal fishing in the waters off Russia’s Far East, joint economic projects, and the status of DPRK laborers in country’s territory, according to a Federation Council release and local media reports.

“The Russian authorities are now considering the issue of supplying to the