Satellite analysis shows North Korea’s showcase Sepo ranch reverting to wilderness

2026-02-13 - 22:26

Eight years after North Korea built what it claims is the world’s largest grazing area on Sepo tableland in Kangwon province, there are indications the pastureland is being poorly managed and may be reverting to wilderness. Supply shortages from the pandemic-related border closure and livestock die-offs during foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks have undermined management and created operational... Source