North Korea: "first time since 1945 that the maximum daytime temperature has remained below zero for nearly a month"

Historic cold could hamper N. Korea's food production

North Korea’s state media said Saturday the harsh winter that has hit the peninsula has caused hardship for “the people’s lives” and could severely affect spring farming activities.

This is the first time the North’s media has reported on the toll this winter has taken.
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"This is the first time since 1945 that the maximum daytime temperature has remained below zero for nearly a month," the KCNA quoted an official as saying.