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N. Korean veterans turn to debt collection to make ends meet

N. Korean veterans turn to debt collection to make ends meet

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A groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a local industrial factory was held in Seongcheon County, South Pyongan Province, on Feb. 28, Rodong Sinmun reported. The photo shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un giving out encouragement to assembled soldiers. (Rodong Sinmun-News1)

Disabled veterans in Pukchang County, South Pyongan Province, have recently come under fire for working as debt collectors for moneylenders, Daily NK has learned.

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