Statement:
In South Africa, the problem of hunger is less serious than in the North Korea

In the Global Hunger Index rating South Africa holds position #34 ²⁰²² out of 128 and North Korea is #65 out of 128 ²⁰²².
Position of South Africa is better than position of North Korea.

Referencies:

1. Global Hunger Index ²⁰²² by Global Hunger Index

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Global Hunger Index' in ascending order.

   North Korea	'Global Hunger Index' value is	24.9
   South Africa	'Global Hunger Index' value is	12.9