Agriculture and Natural Resources in North Korea---- The
scarcity of fertile agricultural land in North Korea has
hampered the speedy growth of agricultural productivity in the
country. Only 18 % of the total land in the country
approximately 2.2 million hectares, is cultivable. Further more,
the climatic conditions vary coupled together with the lack of
suitable atmospheric condition acts an hindrance to natural
cultivation of crops in some parts of North Korea. It's
important to note that North Koreans believe in achieving self
-reliance, hence scientific methods are applied to attain self-
sufficiency in food production. Kim Il-sung emphasized the
importance of resource development through application of
technological methodologies which is popularly known in North
Korea as "nature-remaking" projects. These projects enhance the
quantity of the cultivable land through implementation of
improved technology and sufficient government capital. An
overview of the economy of North Korea also throws light on the
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