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Economic pressure drives low-paid hair-wig work in North Korea

People in North Korea are reportedly turning to hair-wig side jobs for income despite health risks. The prevalence and severity of reported harm remain unclear.

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The account suggests worsening household economic pressure and potentially hazardous informal work conditions.

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  1. A Large-Scale Price Survey Reveals North Korea's Economy (9): People Flock to Hair-Wig Side Jobs; For Export to China; Women Turn to This Low-Wage Work as a Vital Income Source Despite Health Damage ↗asiapress.org · Recorded source date: Sep 14, 2026, 5:31 AM UTC

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