North Korea and South Korea

Korea is liberated from Japanese rule. Korea has beem separated into two countries, the Soviet-backed Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the pro-American Republic of Korea.

70.4 years old

Improved :

Keep in Mind Korea has been divided since 1950. North Korea had a higher life expectancy and was more prosperous from the 50's until the 80's then the trend reversed. Now South Korea has the higher life expectancy as you can see the two Koreas had differed for a while.

In 1960 : North Korea : 55.2 Years

South Korea : 54.2 Years

In 1980 : North Korea : 67.7 Years

South Korea : 65.3 Years

In 2000 : North Korea : 70.2 Years

South Korea : 72.1 Years

2009 : North Korea : 67.2 Years

South Korea : 79.8 Years

Republic of Korea (South), Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North)

South Korea's largest city: Seoul

North Korea's largest city: Pyongyang