North Korea implements nationwide 12-year compulsory education



News North Korea implements nationwide 12-year compulsory education DPRK adds one academic year to four-year elementary school curriculum - well above global average Dagyum Ji April 3, 2017 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Uriminzokkiri School opening ceremonies were held on Saturday across North Korea celebrating the country's full implementation of its new 12-year compulsory education system, multiple state-run outlets reported over the weekend. North Korea adopted a law for “universal 12-year compulsory education” at the 6th session of the 12th DPRK Supreme People's Assembly in September 2012 with Kim Jong Un's approval, and has been progressively implementing the new legislation since. School opening ceremonies were held on Saturday across North Korea celebrating the country's full implementation of its new 12-year compulsory education system, multiple state-run outlets reported over the weekend. North Korea adopted a law for “universal 12-year compulsory education” at the 6th session of the 12th DPRK Supreme People's Assembly in September 2012 with Kim Jong Un's approval, and has been progressively implementing the new legislation since. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea implements nationwide 12-year compulsory education

DPRK adds one academic year to four-year elementary school curriculum - well above global average

Dagyum Ji April 3, 2017

North Korea implements nationwide 12-year compulsory education

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School opening ceremonies were held on Saturday across North Korea celebrating the country's full implementation of its new 12-year compulsory education system, multiple state-run outlets reported over the weekend.

North Korea adopted a law for “universal 12-year compulsory education” at the 6th session of the 12th DPRK Supreme People's Assembly in September 2012 with Kim Jong Un's approval, and has been progressively implementing the new legislation since.

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