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Economy Robust In 2008, But 2009 Will Be Very Tough

June 2009 | Economic Analysis

BMI View: North Korea's economy grew by an impressive 3.7% in 2008, due to 'one-off' factors, but this success is unlikely to be repeated in 2009, due to the severity of the global recession and the poorer geopolitical environment.

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