The Hermit Kingdom's haves and have-nots
Earlier this month North Korea declared victory against COVID-19, lifting restrictions that were implemented in May. But that doesn't mean that the secretive nation's problems are over. From flooding to food shortages, North Korea is battling a host of issues that are forcing the majority of its population into poverty – all while the privileged elite enjoys lives of luxury. So just how unequal is North Korean society? As Kim Jong-un unveils a new 80-storey skyscraper in Pyongyang, read on to discover the shocking gap between rich and poor in the notorious rogue state. All dollar amounts in US dollars.
lovemoney staff
19 August 2022
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