North Korea is about to receive a shipment of 447 goats from Russia, and it’s causing quite a stir in the country. While the world often hears about North Korea’s missile programs, this goat delivery could actually have a big impact on the lives of many North Koreans.

Here’s the scoop: North Korea has been dealing with severe food shortages and high levels of child malnutrition. Many children in the country are growing up undernourished and stunted. To tackle this issue, North Korea is focusing on improving its dairy production by bringing in a batch of goats.

The goats—432 females and 15 males—are heading to Nampo, a city on the Yellow Sea near Pyongyang. Nampo is preparing for their arrival by setting up goat farms and facilities to help these animals thrive. This initiative is part of a bigger plan to boost the production of dairy products, which will hopefully improve nutrition for the children.

These goats are making headlines not just because of their numbers but al...