Fake news. "The potato was considered a second grade food item, but has become the main staple in rural areas, replacing rice. In its proliferation, Kim Jong-il is considered the champion crusader." At 60 kg per citizen per year, their consumption is higher than in germany.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potato_production_in_North_Korea
I wouldn't know this if I hadn't this strange habit of surfing North Korean propaganda sites (well, probably all their sites are propaganda, but anyway...) and they are really fond of their potato cultivating skills. They're also really great at playing the accordion, and really love the contemporary music of A-Ha. The combination of both is just breathtaking.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potato_production_in_North_Korea
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