Daily NK Namgung Min 10/23/2007 North Korean civilians’ average life span was disclosed to be approximately 14-years lower than the average life span in South Korea. The Ministry of Health and Welfare said through inspection documents of the administration on “North Korea’s Health and Medical Situation,” which was recently submitted to the National Assembly. According … Continue reading South Korea’s Average Life Span 78 years – North Korea’s 64…a 14-year Difference