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South Korea's 10 million people face severe food shortages
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The Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has declared a national state of "food shortage" affecting approximately ten out of twelve provinces, with the most critical situation occurring in Jeju Island where nearly half its population faces immediate starvation risks due to extreme weather conditions causing crop failures across 60% of agricultural land.
Key Points
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1A recent poll conducted by the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy shows that a majority of respondents support President Yoon Suk-yeol's decision to dissolve parliament.
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2Approximately half (57%) and nearly two-thirds (60% in another survey) believe dissolving congress is necessary, while only 12.48% oppose the move or remain undecided/neutral across different polls on Mar 17th.
Developments
[Mar 17]
Poll results show majority support for dissolving congress (50-62%) and opposition to keeping the current parliament intact; President Yoon's decision is viewed as necessary by most respondents.
[Feb/Mar timeframe, unspecified exact date in excerpt]
President Park Geun-hye resigned due to corruption allegations (implied context of 'dissolving congress' vs keeping parliament).