Standards of living in Pyongyang have risen, but North Koreans still languish in poverty-stricken towns outside the capital. Photo: Reuters

Hwanggumphyong island

North Korea's 'industrial hub' open for business but sees few takers

Pyongyang's economic dreams remain a faraway fantasy as special zone set up to lure Chinese investors fails to attract

Published: 12:00am, 6 Nov, 2012

Updated: 2:34am, 6 Nov, 2012

Standards of living in Pyongyang have risen, but North Koreans still languish in poverty-stricken towns outside the capital. Photo: Reuters

Hwanggumphyong island

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