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November 02, 2024
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How North Korea’s institutions have responded to the changing role of women

Recent research suggests the state has a lot of catching up to do

This is the second of a two-part series examining recent research into life for women in North Korea. Read part one here.

North Korean women play a central role in the marketization of North Korean society. The number of female-headed households has increased in recent years, and they have formed the backbone of North Korean efforts to send workers to China.

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