Economic IssueWith the GDP of 1800 USD/capita, North Korea has the worst economic freedom score in the Asia region. At the rank of 42. The business, imports and exports are all controlled by the government. The economy is facing chronic problems. The industrial economy is almost beyond repair due to years of under-investment. The unemployment rate is about 25%. The national debt is at 5 billion, since the government have a higher expenditure than revenue. There are no tax system, instead the government controls the entire country's economy.
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