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Famine fears
May. 9  
  North Koreans are dying because of food shortages in rural areas, and a massive famine is just a matter of time
Apr. 17  
  North Korea may be on the brink of another famine as a result of floods, the increase in food prices, and a malnourished population

year 2007 Top ^

Aug.18 Korean summit postponed by floods  North and South Korea agreed to postpone the summit between leaders to early October due to recent floods that devastated the North Aug.15   Up to 300,000 homeless from floods  The flooding washed away thousands of structures and ruined cropland in the country's agricultural bread basket Aug.13 'Hundreds dead' in floods
  Flooding caused by heavy rain has left hundreds of people dead or missing. The rain had destroyed more than 30,000 homes

year 2005 Top ^

Apr.1   N. Korea works to contain bird flu  North Korea, which has culled tens of thousands of chickens, may be able to contain its first suspected outbreaks Mar.27     N.Korea confirms bird flu outbreak  Officials for the first time have acknowledged that avian flu has broken out

year 2004 Top ^

Sep.11   Big blast reported
  A big explosion rocked a northern province near the border with China on the 56th anniversary of the country founding
Apr.26     Train blast site 'apocalyptic'  An international aid official was shocked at the widespread destruction and says urgent medical help is needed Apr.25   Train disaster death toll rises  The toll from explosion has reached 161, according to a Red Cross. More than 1,300 have been injured Apr.24 Red Cross: Train explosion site flattened  A Red Cross worker has described the scene as one of devastation, with burned and 'totally flattened' buildings Apr.23     N Korea admits 'serious' accident  The state news agency gave no figures 100 bodies found in train blast  A massive wreckage left by a blast was ignited by a spark, caused when a rail car carrying explosives touched a cable Apr.22 Many casualties in train crash
  2 trains carrying flammable materials have exploded in a station and leaves up to 3,000 people dead or injured
Feb.8     Food aid dries up  More than 6 million North Koreans will go without emergency food aid until April. The UN blames funding crisis WHO: 4th death linked to bird flu

year 2003 Top ^

Jan.18   'Millions could starve'  A UN envoy Maurice Strong has warned that North Korea is in the grip of a humanitarian crisis

year 2002 Top ^

Jun.21   Starved eating grass to survive  A severe shortage of food aid is forcing hungry to scrounge for grass and seaweed, the United Nations says

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Korean summit postponed by floods  North and South Korea agreed to postpone the summit between leaders to early October due to recent floods that devastated the North Up to 300,000 homeless from floods  The flooding washed away thousands of structures and ruined cropland in the country's agricultural bread basket 'Hundreds dead' in floods



North Korea, Disasters Flood Timeline ... See World Flood timeline Top ^
2007
Aug.18
Aug.15
Aug.13
  Flooding caused by heavy rain has left hundreds of people dead or missing. The rain had destroyed more than 30,000 homes



North Korea, Disasters Famine Timeline ... See World Famine timeline Top ^
2008 May. 9 Famine fears
  North Koreans are dying because of food shortages in rural areas, and a massive famine is just a matter of time
Apr. 17 North Korea at risk of famine, says U.N.
  North Korea may be on the brink of another famine as a result of floods, the increase in food prices, and a malnourished population
2004 Feb.8   Food aid dries up  More than 6 million North Koreans will go without emergency food aid until April. The UN blames funding crisis 2003 Jan.18 'Millions could starve'  A UN envoy Maurice Strong has warned that North Korea is in the grip of a humanitarian crisis 2002 Jun.21 Starved eating grass to survive  A severe shortage of food aid is forcing hungry to scrounge for grass and seaweed, the United Nations says


North Korea, Disasters Railroad Disasters Timeline ... See World Railroad Disasters timeline Top ^
2004 Apr.26   Train blast site 'apocalyptic'  An international aid official was shocked at the widespread destruction and says urgent medical help is needed Apr.25 Train disaster death toll rises  The toll from explosion has reached 161, according to a Red Cross. More than 1,300 have been injured Apr.23   N Korea admits 'serious' accident  The state news agency gave no figures


North Korea, Disasters Rescue Timeline ... See World Rescue timeline Top ^
2004 Apr.24 Red Cross: Train explosion site flattened  A Red Cross worker has described the scene as one of devastation, with burned and 'totally flattened' buildings Apr.23 100 bodies found in train blast  A massive wreckage left by a blast was ignited by a spark, caused when a rail car carrying explosives touched a cable


North Korea, Disasters Health Disasters Timeline ... See World Health Disasters timeline Top ^
2005 Apr.1   N. Korea works to contain bird flu  North Korea, which has culled tens of thousands of chickens, may be able to contain its first suspected outbreaks Mar.27   N.Korea confirms bird flu outbreak  Officials for the first time have acknowledged that avian flu has broken out


North Korea, Disasters Explosion Timeline ... See World Explosion timeline Top ^
2004 Sep.11 Big blast reported
  A big explosion rocked a northern province near the border with China on the 56th anniversary of the country founding
Apr.22 Many casualties in train crash
  2 trains carrying flammable materials have exploded in a station and leaves up to 3,000 people dead or injured