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1 Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

2 Government Single-Party State (KWP) Head of State: Kim Jong-Il
Unicameral legislature Appointed by head of KWP Considered a rubber-stamp Central Court, appointed by SPA Cabinet appointed by SPA

3 Economy Centrally Planned GDP: ~$40 billion, growth 3.7%
~40% of workforce in agriculture Regular food shortages Industry geared towards military production Infrastructure failings

4 Geography Area of about 120,000 sq. mi on Korean Penninsula Borders:
China Russia Republic of Korea Temperate climate, mountainous Mineral deposits: coal iron lead

5 Military 5th largest military
1.21 million people 15.8% of GDP Ratio of military to non-military highest in the world (1:25) Mostly outdated Cold War technology with some more modern equipment

6 Nuclear Program Conducted first test in 2006 Another test in 2009
Withdrew from NPT in 2003 Two reactors, at Yongbyon (right)

7 Culture Cult of Personality
Art, Music, etc. revolve around Kim Jong-il and Kim il-Sung State-controlled media Buddhist and Confucian traditions, however religious practices restricted International sports

8 International Involvement
Member of: UN G-77 FAO, UNESCO, WHO, etc. Obstructionist Strained or non-existent relations with many states USA Republic of Korea Japan France Close ties to PRC and Russia Does not recognize Israel

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