Is South Korea as poor as North Korea?

South Korea and North Korea are worlds apart. South is very developed and North has the potential but below poverty line it is. South is democratic and they had so far 8 or so presidents. Out of them 3 ruled democratically. read more

Looking at the numbers, North Korea is as “poor” as Gabon, Cambodia, Nepal and Mozambique, while South Korea is as “poor” as Canada, Australia, Russia and Brazil. North Korea’s GDP is 80 times smaller than South Korea’s, they simply belong to different “leagues”. read more

10 Facts About Poverty in North Korea North Korea is constantly in the news due to its nuclear tests programs. The majority of state funds are spent on its nuclear program while social institutions are overlooked. Millions suffer from extreme poverty in North Korea as a result. 10 Leading Facts on Poverty in North Korea . The poverty line. read more

However,in South Korea you’re given apt opportunities to go ahead, provided with education,etc. South Korea has companies like Hyundai, Samsung, LG which have a good business worldwide, and contribute greatly to the economy of South Korea. read more