It has been reported that the supply of vegetables (vegetables) to North Korean military units is serious this year. A source reported that North Korean military units usually have a six-month supply of vegetables, but this year they have a shortage of about three months.
According to a Yanggang Province source from the NK Times on the 17th, the supply of vegetables to military units stationed in Ryanggang Province this year has decreased significantly compared to last year.
It is said that commanders of military units are having a hard time as the supply of salted radishes and cabbage, which determines the annual feeding problem for soldiers, has decreased significantly.
For example, in the case of the 12th Corps’ direct communication battalion, the amount of salted radish and cabbage saved last year was about 2.5 tons (t). However, it is said that they secured about 1.5 tons of vegetables this year, which is 1 ton less than last year.
Due to this situation, military commanders are said to have designated the period from the 1st to November 2nd as a vegetable gathering period and are sending out soldiers to gather vegetables every day from 2 PM to 6 PM.
In relation to this, the source said, “In Ryanggang Province, vegetable fall is almost over after October 10th. However, soldiers on a vegetable gleaning trip went around nearby farms and villages and stole radishes and cabbages piled up in farms and private homes. “Sometimes they are caught by security guards or residents and receive unspeakable abuse,” he said.
The supply of salted radish and cabbage is very important within the North Korean military. In North Korea, which is experiencing a serious food shortage, it is difficult to maintain the nutrition and health of soldiers if salted radish and cabbage are not properly supplied in addition to the inadequate food supply.
However, the source explained that vegetable production has decreased every year due to climatic conditions and cultivation techniques, and this year too, there is a major disruption in the supply of salted radish and cabbage for soldiers’ tables.
The source said, “The food supply situation to soldiers is getting worse every year, and this year, the supply of salted radishes and cabbage for soldiers’ meals has decreased significantly, causing a lot of concern for commanders.” He added, “Currently, the amount of salted radishes and cabbage secured from military units is 12 percent this year.” “Assuming we start eating in February, we expect it to be gone by mid-February next year,” he said.
At the same time, he said, “The military command issued an order to military units to secure edible vegetables by March of next year to make up for the shortage of vegetables.” He added, “According to these instructions, soldiers began stealing vegetables from farms and private gardens, thereby “The damage is being passed on to farmers,” he said.
