http://www.nkeconwatch.com/2005/10/08/kim-jong-il-offers-20-million-worth-of-gifts/ News and analysis of the North Korean economy Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:13:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 http://www.nkeconwatch.com/2005/10/08/kim-jong-il-offers-20-million-worth-of-gifts/#comment-37094 North Korean Economy Watch » Blog Archive » “Special provisions are not necessary. Just do not regulate the markets” Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:04:14 +0000 http://www.nkeconwatch.com/2005/10/08/kim-jong-il-offers-20-million-worth-of-gifts/#comment-37094 [...] North Korea, however, did undertake one practice unique among (largely western)socialist states: On the leaders’ birthdays special gifts are bestowed on the population in celebration.  The scale of the gifts allegedly varies depending on one’s rank in society.  A common farmer might get a new pair of socks.  A Senior Workers Party Officials probably receive a good deal more.  On estimate puts the total distribution at USD$20m.  [...] […] North Korea, however, did undertake one practice unique among (largely western)socialist states: On the leaders’ birthdays special gifts are bestowed on the population in celebration.  The scale of the gifts allegedly varies depending on one’s rank in society.  A common farmer might get a new pair of socks.  A Senior Workers Party Officials probably receive a good deal more.  On estimate puts the total distribution at USD$20m.  […]

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