Although North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin recently agreed on cooperation mainly in the military field during a meeting held in Pyongyang, one aspect of their cooperation will also be reflected in the distribution of goats.
According to a statement from the Russian agricultural protection agency, Russia has sent 447 goats to the city of Rason, located in North Korea. The goats, exported from Russia’s Leningrad region, represent the first group of livestock that Russia intends to deliver to North Korea.
The goats will provide dairy products and help alleviate the food shortage in North Korea, primarily caused by government policies, writes Politico.
According to Human Rights Watch, 10.7 million people in North Korea are malnourished, and 18% of children suffer from stunted growth and development due to chronic malnutrition.
During Putin’s recent visit to North Korea, the two leaders signed an agreement obliging them to provide mutual assistance in case of aggression against either signatory of the agreement.
In addition, the agreement covers tourism and agriculture.
