Wednesday June 19, 2013

Tag Archives: North Korea

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Greece the most corrupt country in the EU

According to the Transparency International’s 2012 Corruption Perceptions Index recent survey on 176 countries worldwide, Greece is perceived to have the most corrupt public sector of all 27 EU countries. The country’s economic turmoil and...
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North Korea’s Economic Zone, Rason, Yet to Flourish

Over the past two years, North Korea’s leadership has made attempts to transform Rason into an international hub and attract foreign investment into the region. Jang Song Thaek, a senior official and uncle of leader Kim Jong Un, led a visit...
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North Korean Economy Grew the Second Time in the Past 6 Years

North Korea’s economy has expanded by 0.8% in 2011 due to growth in forestry industries and construction sector. The report by South Korea’s central bank shows forestry industries grew by 5.3% because of good weather conditions and increased...