North Korean leader Kim Jong-un reacts as he inspects a test-fire of strategic submarine-launched ballistic missile with Ri Pyong-chol (right). Photo: KCNA via Reuters
Christine Kim, Asia Times: What sanctions? North Korea economy grows at fastest pace in 17 years
North Korean GDP grew 3.9% in 2016, according to the central bank of South Korea
North Korea’s economy grew at its fastest pace in 17 years in 2016, South Korea’s central bank said on Friday, despite the isolated country facing international sanctions aimed at curbing its pursuit of nuclear weapons.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in North Korea last year rose 3.9% from the previous year when the economy contracted due to a drought and low commodity prices, the Bank of Korea said.
The expansion, driven by mining and energy, marked the biggest rise since a 6.1 percent gain in 1999.
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