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[Graphic News] Average monthly wage of NK defectors hits record high of 2 million won
By Nam Kyung-donPublished : Feb. 23, 2020 - 18:17
The average monthly wage of North Korean defectors living in South Korea exceeded 2 million won ($1,684) for the first time last year, the Unification Ministry said.
Defectors earned 2.04 million won ($1,720) per month on average in 2019, compared with 1.89 million won in 2018, according to a report released by the Unification Ministry. (Yonhap)
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