Institute for Far Eastern Studies (IFES) NK Brief No. 09-2-26-1 2/26/2009 It has been reported that 2-3 day’s worth of special rations were issued to parts of North Pyongan and South Hwanghae provinces, including to those North Koreans working in the Kaesong Industrial Complex, to mark the February 16 birthday of Kim Jong Il. For … Continue reading Celebratory rations issued for Kim Jong il’s birthday