N Korea pursues economic prosperity amid stifling sanctions

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A North Korean employee works in a factory. (File photo)

North Korea’s economy has remained resilient despite several rounds of international sanctions targeting its lifeline; mineral and textile exports. The country’s gross domestic product witnessed its fastest growth in 17 years in 2016, registering a 4 percent increase. Salaries have also gone up, and the per-capita GDP is showing signs of growth.


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