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Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi was an NK News correspondent based in Seoul. She studied Korean history, mainly focusing on modern Korean history at Korea University. Follow her on twitter @Hy_Choi0826
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News N.Korea’s emphasis on technology continues: ReportNorth's push for 'knowledge economy' may be more sustainable than 'strong and prosperous country'
Scientists, at least, seem to have a promising future in Kim Jong Un’s North Korea. The North has been reshuffling government sponsored science research organizations and building facilities for researchers, according to a report by the Science and Technology Policy Institute (STEPI) unveiled on Thursday. The report stated that North Korea’s emphasis on science and technology is becoming a matter of national emphasis, replacing “strong and prosperous country” with “knowledge economy,” which not only fits with the global trend but is also less likely to fail. The slogan was declared in November 2013. “Sectors like bio-technology, energy, information technology, nano-technology © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |