Peninsula Inside(Ep.75) Scientists in North Korea

Dotted with towering skyscrapers, modern housing units and service facilities, Mirae Scientists’ Street has emerged as a major new landmark in Pyongyang. Kim Jong-un has sought economic growth centered on science and technology ever since he took power. To this end, North Korea is offering a range of benefits and perks to its scientists and engineers. Learn more about the country's science policies and their limitations.

북한의 과학자
평양의 새로운 랜드마크로 떠오른 미래과학자거리! 최고수준의 주택과 서비스시설 등이 모여 있는 거리로, 초호화 시설을 이용하는 주된 계층은 바로 과학자다. 김정은은 집권 초기부터 과학기술을 중심으로 한 국가경제 발전을 강조하면서,, 과학자들의 사기충전을 위해 이러한 혜택을 주고 있다는데... 북한의 과학자 우대정책과 과학 기술의 한계 등을 알아본다.

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[alexshi]

Ik nk is using their scientists for building nukes or whatever but its refreshing to see a society where academics are being treated well. nk isnt stupid. im impressed

[james]

Military interest has always been the pioneer of technological development, the US knows this very well

[amadoubojang]

God bless north Korea God bless Kim jong un good job one love north Korea

[amadoubojang]

God bless north Korea good job Kim jong un