CIAO DATE: 02/2011
January 2011
United States Institute of Peace
The impact of economic collapse in the Democratic Republic of North Korea during the 1990s continues to devastate the health and lives of people in North Korea. This Peace Brief explores the current health status of North Korea, initiatives to strengthen the health system, the potential impact of migration and informal markets on health, and prospects for the future health of the population.
Resource link: Toxic Legacy: Hunger, Oppression, Migration, and Health in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea [PDF] - 270K