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Cattle Thefts on the Rise in North Korea as Food Shortages Get Worse

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Sariwon Migok Cooperative Farm
Sariwon Migok Cooperative Farm

Recent reports from North Korea indicate a troubling increase in cattle thefts, raising concerns about growing food insecurity.

A source in South Pyongan Province informed SPN that three cows were stolen from the Eoryong Farm in Mundeok County, and a total of 15 cows have gone missing throughout the region, with authorities unable to locate them.

The source attributes this rise in livestock thefts to the recent surge in food and livestock prices, making cattle and pigs increasingly valuable. As a result, many have resorted to stealing livestock in desperation.

The source further emphasized that the decision to steal cattle — fully aware that slaughtering them could lead to execution — reflects the growing number of people facing dire survival circumstances. “It’s a stark sign of the extreme challenges people are now facing,” the source said.

In North Korea, where agricultural mechanization remains underdeveloped, livestock, particularly cattle, is vital to farming.

Daniel Kim
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