N.Korean Economic Reformer Back as Prime Minister -- Chosun Ilbo
A veteran technocrat who led North Korea's tentative economic reforms a decade ago has again become prime minister of the impoverished country. According to the official KCNA news agency on Monday, Pak Pong-ju's appointment was confirmed by the Supreme People's Assembly.
Pak already served as prime minister from 2003 until 2007 with the backing of former leader Kim Jong-il. A government official here said it is rare for a figure with no blood ties to the ruling family to make a successful comeback. "Pak's life is like a movie," the official added.
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My Comment: All former communist regimes implemented their first reforms in the economic arena. With this history, everyone is hoping that North Korea will follow the same route.