CSM
03-18-2010, 07:20 AM
I am not a supporter of the regime/government of North Korea. While I do understand the need for motivating policians to do whats right for the country, this does seem a bit extreme.
Report: N. Korea Executes Former Finance Chief
AP
In November, North Korea redenominated its currency as part of efforts to lower inflation and reassert control over the country's nascent market economy.
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea executed a former senior official last week as punishment for the country's botched currency reform, a news report said Thursday.
In November, North Korea redenominated its currency as part of efforts to lower inflation and reassert control over the country's nascent market economy. However, the measure reportedly worsened the country's food situation by forcing the closure of markets and sparked anger among many North Koreans left with piles of worthless bills.
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/03/18/report-n-korea-executes-finance-chief/
Report: N. Korea Executes Former Finance Chief
AP
In November, North Korea redenominated its currency as part of efforts to lower inflation and reassert control over the country's nascent market economy.
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea executed a former senior official last week as punishment for the country's botched currency reform, a news report said Thursday.
In November, North Korea redenominated its currency as part of efforts to lower inflation and reassert control over the country's nascent market economy. However, the measure reportedly worsened the country's food situation by forcing the closure of markets and sparked anger among many North Koreans left with piles of worthless bills.
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/03/18/report-n-korea-executes-finance-chief/