Because South Korea is more advanced and has a higher standard of living.
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
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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 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.
51 years.
Around 50 years
Life expectancy refers to the average length of time a person can expect to live. In the US, the life expectancy is around 80 years of age. In South America, the country with the lowest life expectancy is Guyana, with a life expectancy of 63.32 years of age.
Afghanistan is the county in South Asia with the lowest life expectancy. The country in South Asia with the smallest population is Maldives.
North Korea has a higher literacy rate but lower life expectancy than some countries. C.C.
As of 2012, the life expectancy in Colombia is 73.78 years. Colombia is in South America, bordering Venezuela and Brazil.
Male average life expectancy at birth is 48.8 years and 49.7 years for females - the average expectancy is 49.3 years. See related link
South Korea for many reasons 1. Freedom 2. South is more wealthy 3. Better Life