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North Korea had a very high living standard, higher than the south until the 1980s. However since the economic collapse, unprecedented natural disasters, mismanagement, and famine in the 1990s and early 21st century North Korea's living standard has dwindled from its one high position to 99th in the world equivalent to that of Jamaica.
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What is North Korea's main language?
The official language of North Korea is Korean. The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang which is also the largest city.
What is the current population density of North Korea?
South Korea's population density is 500 per square kilometer.
What percentage of the roads and highways in North Korea are paved?
According to the most recent (1999) data available, 6.4%of the roads and highways in North Korea are paved.
What is the population of both North and South Korea?
North Korea is 46,528 square miles (120,540 square kilometers), and has a population of roughly 24 Million. South Korea is 38,691 square miles (100,210 square kilometers) and has a population of close to 59 Million.
What north African country has the highest rate urbanization?
Libya has the highest standard of living in North Africa and Africa as a whole with the 55th highest in the world.
Why is the life expectancy 10 years lower in North Korea than in South Korea?
Because South Korea is more advanced and has a higher standard of living.
How long does it take standard mail to travel from North Korea to the US?
it doesn't
How many Mexicans live in north Korea?
There is no official data available on the exact number of Mexicans living in North Korea. It is extremely uncommon for Mexicans to reside in North Korea due to political and diplomatic reasons between the two countries.
What is the population of Korea?
The Korean Peninsula has roughly 75 million people, 25 million of whom live in North Korea, 25 million of whom live in Seoul metropolitan area, and 25 million of whom live in all parts of South Korea outside of the Seoul metropolitan area.
What is most progressive country in Asia?
In terms of development and standard of living, Japan is the most progressive country in Asia. In terms of economy, Qatar is the most progressive country in Asia (and the world).
What is South Korea's money?
I think you want to know about the standard of Korean money. Both North and South use Won(원) for standard, but the worth of the money is different.
What side of Korea is communist?
North Korea is currently communist, and has been communist since WWII. It is split from South Korea along the 38th parallel.All of North Korea is Communist. Maybe not the civilians and/or other people living in North Korea, but definitely the government.
Who is communist north Korea or south Korea?
North Korea is communist South Korea is capitalist
What country has a one party system?
North Korea
Did Truman attack North Korea or did North Korea attack us?
North Korea attacked South Korea.
How long does standard shipping service take from Korea to North Olmsted Ohio?
one or two weeks
What are the Reasons for poor living conditions in North Korea?
The Kim regime. The government does not care about its people.
