Defectors paid less, but salary slowing rising - S. Korean survey



News Defectors paid less, but salary slowing rising – S. Korean survey Defectors' advocates credit increased public attention for improvements, but say much work remains Rob York February 11, 2015 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korea by Roman Harak on 2010-09-05 03:41:47 A recent survey shows that North Korean defectors work longer hours for less pay than the average South Korean, but that there have been upward trends in indicators such as the employment rate and salary. The survey, conducted by South Korea’s Ministry of Unification and the Korean Hana Foundation – was based on answers from defectors age 15 and older who came to South Korea before 2014. They received answers from 12,777 respondents out of the 23,141 who were eligible. According to the results, defectors work an average of 47 hours per week, versus 44.1 hours for the general South © 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 & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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Defectors paid less, but salary slowing rising – S. Korean survey

Defectors' advocates credit increased public attention for improvements, but say much work remains

Rob York February 11, 2015

Defectors paid less, but salary slowing rising – S. Korean survey

North Korea by Roman Harak on 2010-09-05 03:41:47

A recent survey shows that North Korean defectors work longer hours for less pay than the average South Korean, but that there have been upward trends in indicators such as the employment rate and salary.

The survey, conducted by South Korea’s Ministry of Unification and the Korean Hana Foundation – was based on answers from defectors age 15 and older who came to South Korea before 2014. They received answers from 12,777 respondents out of the 23,141 who were eligible.

According to the results, defectors work an average of 47 hours per week, versus 44.1 hours for the general South

Defectors paid less, but salary slowing rising – S. Korean survey

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