What is the average monthly salary in North Korea?
Approximately 2,000-3,500 won. This doesnt go very far, however. Because of the aging of factory buildings and equipment, as well as extreme energy shortages, productivity is only running at about 20-30%. Despite this, if workers (especially men) do not report to their workplaces, whether or not there is any work to be done, they face stiff fines as punishment. Because of this, it is mainly women who work peddling goods for a small profit, or make clothing at home to sell, or otherwise engaging in commerce to make ends meet.
