Studio8 - Uniting the Arts

Life in the Hermit Kingdom
Since 1995, North Korea has suffered from a devastating famine induced by the nexus of climatic events (both floods and droughts) and overzealous agricultural and economic policies. Since inception, the famine has killed upwards of 2 million North Koreans, or roughly 10% of the aggregate population. Confirmation is difficult, however, because of the exodus of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from North Korea, stymied in their efforts and too frustrated with the government’s corrupt and inhuman practices. In 1998, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) withdrew from North Korea, followed by Oxfam in 1999 and CARE in 2000.