The facts are interesting. One can explain it as a result of a totalitarian government. You can force children into schools and keep them there until they achieve a certain level of literacy (whatever criteria is used). But to eliminate the poverty and malnutrition you need a strong economy. Government can't force good economy. Totalitarian government will cause just the opposite effect on the economy. So the figures are logical, to me.
>Some interesting North Korean stats
>- 5th largest military (30% of GDP spent on this)
>- almost 100% literacy rate
>- 60% of children are malnurished
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http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/northkorea/facts.html
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