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English translation: economy centered around a political leader as though he were a king

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English term or phrase:	court economy
English translation:	economy centered around a political leader as though he were a king
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English term or phrase: court economy

Room 39 is a secret government organization located in North Korea. It is a bit of an unusual place because nobody knows for sure where it is. Many people feel that the operation takes place out of the Labor Party building in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. Room 39 was established in the late 1970s and has been described as the head of North Korea’s “court economy” centered on the Kim family.

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economy centered around the Kim family

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"Court" as in a royal court. (perhaps being a bit sarcastic)

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Note added at 9 mins (2010-06-28 12:52:00 GMT)
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The suggestion is that the leader of Korea and his family live like a royal family. An example of the use of the word (I cannot guarantee the truth of any of the statements in this anti-Kim family blog) http://www.nkeconwatch.com/2010/04/28/more-on-kim-jong-ils-c...

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economy centered around the Kim family

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economy centered around the Kim family

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Jul 1, 2010 - Changes made by Jenni Lukac:
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