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North Korea ploughs a huge proportion of its small economy into its military, and its ambitious missile, nuclear and cyber programs are causing widespread international alarm. Pyongyang spent nearly a quarter of its GDP on the military over the past decade, according to US government estimates.

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Military service is just as mandatory for women as it is for men. Starting at age 17, female soldiers are forced to serve until they are 23.

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The North Korean won is equal to about 0.0011 US dollars

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When compared to prior years their economy is steadily rising

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Kim Jong- un succeeded leadership of North Korea after his fathers death in 2011 (third generation to take leadership).  He was made a four star general even though he has no military background. He is the leader of the Workers Party  and first chairmen of the National Defense Commission.

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Status determined by family and family history- whether they were revolutionary or not

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North Korea tests its first nuclear weapon

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North Korea tests its first nuclear weapon

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On October 3, 2006, North Korea announced its intention to conduct a nuclear test. The blast is generally estimated to have had an explosive force of less than one kiloton, and some radioactive output was detected.

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The Worker's Party is the sole governing political party. It holds almost all of the seats in their legislative branch, The Supreme People's Assembly. It is a combination of Marxism, Collectivism, and Nationalism.

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"Once beyond the confines of the Hermit Kingdom, North Koreans cannot believe what the outside world has to offer. Unfamiliar with modern plumbing, they don’t know how to flush toilets. Water that runs all day, every day, astonishes, as does the abundance of food. And then comes the larger realization: these people have freedoms."

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The Korean War, that lasted from 1950-1953, was fought between the North Koreans and the South Koreans. In 1950 the North invaded the South, in attempt to take over the entire country. The United States came to the aid of South Korea, while China helped the North

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Kim Jong- un succeeded leadership of North Korea after his fathers death in 2011 (third generation to take leadership).  He was made a four star general even though he has no military background. He is the leader of the Workers Party  and first chairmen of the National Defense Commission. 

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Kim Jong- un succeeded leadership of North Korea after his fathers death in 2011 (third generation to take leadership).  He was made a four star general even though he has no military background. He is the leader of the Workers Party  and first chairmen of the National Defense Commission. 

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The constitution defines North Korea as "a dictatorship of people's democracy."

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"North Koreans clean up in front of one of the 34,000 statues of Kim Il Sung and his son Kim Jong Il."

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North Korea might try opening the economy moderately, but the overpowering military control limits foreign investments

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The economy of North Korea is a command economy, in which production, investment, prices, and income are determined centrally by a government.

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In some areas, construction zones leave behind dangerous terrain for kids to get to school.

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Darkness, except for the shining faces of their leaders

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North Korea is set to experience their worst drought since 2001

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The country was founded on anti-Japanese sentiment and intense nationalism instead of a commitment to socialism

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In 1996, North Korea announced its withdraw from the Armistice Treaty that was made after the Korean War. They then sent thousands of troop to the demilitarized zone.

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The highest ranking people in North Korea are Kim Il Sung's family and relatives, followed by his old comrades. The next is made up of the families of Korean War veterans and anti-South Korea sabotage officers. The children of this class typically are educated in schools and face better career opportunities. Women generally lag behind men in status positions in society.

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The highest ranking people in North Korea are Kim Il Sung's family and relatives, followed by his old comrades. The next is made up of the families of Korean War veterans and anti-South Korea sabotage officers. The children of this class typically are educated in schools and face better career opportunities. Women generally lag behind men in status positions in society.

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China
India
Pakistan
Burkina Faso

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-experiencing a 17-year high
-individual businesses are slowly being allowed to find own customers, but secure safety by donating to government
-illegal trade

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Coal Briquettes
Non-knit men's coats