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As winter nears, people are starving in North Korea

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North Korea is heading into another cold winter but there are big concerns for vulnerable citizens who may fall victim to starvation

According to reports by the BBC, the warnings are coming from both inside and out of North Korea – with defectors in the South stating that families in the North are already going hungry.

Concern has been building for some months for the ‘lower class’ living in North Korea, who already live in poverty, as well as a growing shortage of food within the nation.

“Problems such as more orphan children on the streets and death by starvation are continuously being reported,”

said Lee Sang Yong, editor in chief of the Daily NK, which has sources in North Korea.
A starvation crisis is occurring in North Korea / Image: File

“The lower classes in North Korea are suffering more and more,”

as food shortages are worse than expected.

It’s become increasingly difficult to get information out of North Korea over the course of the COVID pandemic.

The country’s border has been closed since January 2020 to prevent the spread of coronavirus from China – where the virus was believed to have originated from.

Reports claim that getting messages out of the country to family and friends who live in South Korea comes at a very big risk.

North Korea has imposed tough rules on communication. Anyone that is caught with a mobile phone faces the extreme risk of being thrown into a labour camp as punishment.

But – even though those risks are high – some continue to send letter and even voice mails and text messages to their relatives and to news publications in Seoul, South Korea.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un seems willing to openly acknowledge the severity of the situation

Publications in the South then “build a picture” of what is going on in the North- meaning, trying to understand how big the starvation crisis really is

North Korea has always struggled with food shortages, but the pandemic has made a bad situation worse.

The country’s leader, Kim Jong-un has compared the current situation to the country’s worst disaster in the 1990’s, known as the “Arduous March” – a time where hundreds of thousands of people died of starvation.

Last week, South Korea’s National Intelligence Service stated to a closed-door parliamentary hearing that Mr Kim said he felt he was “walking on thin ice due to the economic situation”, according to lawmakers at the briefing.

This growing concern has been amplified by state media, which has highlighted measures being taken to prevent crop damage and released propaganda posters emphasising efforts to work on food production.

Anthony Lucas is reporter, presenter and social media producer with ticker News. Anthony holds a Bachelor of Professional Communication, with a major in Journalism from RMIT University as well as a Diploma of Arts and Entertainment journalism from Collarts. He’s previously worked for 9 News, ONE FM Radio and Southern Cross Austerio’s Hit Radio Network. 

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Google’s take on AI search to shake market direction

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Search Generative Experience (SGE), is the latest innovation from Google Labs

This cutting-edge feature, recently announced by Google, is set to transform search results for a select subset of queries and a small portion of U.S. search traffic.

With SGE, instead of the traditional top-10 results, users may encounter AI-generated responses prominently displayed at the top of the page.

This shift has significant implications, as it pushes both ads and organic results further down the page. Stay tuned for updates on this groundbreaking development in search technology.

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The battery set to change Electric Vehicles and Tesla’s market share

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The world’s biggest battery maker announced this week they’re working with Tesla to making cheaper batteries.

Recent developments in the electric vehicle (EV) market raise essential questions about its trajectory.

Cost cuts by the world’s largest battery maker could impact EV prices, potentially boosting their competitiveness. Meanwhile, advancements in mileage, power, and charging times are driving increased adoption.

However, considerations about downsides like battery disposal and resource extraction are pertinent. Nonetheless, the broader implications for climate change efforts and the automotive industry underscore the transformative potential of EVs in creating a more sustainable future.

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What to expect from the Apple developers conference

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Apple has announced that its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will be held from June 10.

The event, which is pivotal for developers and Apple enthusiasts alike, will take place online for the second consecutive year due to the ongoing global pandemic.

WWDC serves as a platform for Apple to unveil its latest software updates across its various products, including iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. #ticker today #featured

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