Semi-private markets becoming part of N. Korean life

Semi-private markets becoming part of N. Korean life

PYONGYANG, North Korea - People buy daily necessities at one of semi-private markets in Pyongyang in a photo taken on Nov. 11. Such markets, which first began operating in mid-2003 to complement the role of state-owned stores, have become an indispensable part of people's lives in the country.

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