North Korea hands out Russian flour for Kim Jong Il’s birthday

2026-02-24 - 00:03

North Korean authorities distributed wheat flour imported from Russia to government agencies, army units, mines and other state institutions in Hamhung, South Hamgyong province ahead of Kim Jong Il’s birthday on Feb. 16, though many people say the state should be prioritizing rice over flour. According to a Daily NK source in South Hamgyong province, who requested anonymity for security reasons... Source