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Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

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The Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is North Korea's central bank, established on December 6, 1947 and headquartered on Sungri Street in the Central District of Pyongyang. Operating under the control of the country's Cabinet, it issues the North Korean won and is responsible for monetary policy; before financial reforms under Kim Jong-un it also functioned as the country's sole commercial bank, a role since separated out into distinct institutions.

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Geography
Country or Jurisdiction Served
North Korea 2
Wikidata Q1141425, property P17 (country).
Founding YearSourced to the subject's own account
1947 1
Founding DateSourced to the subject's own account
1947-12-06 1
Classification
Institution SubtypeSourced to the subject's own account
Central Bank 1
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1. Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Wikipedia)
Wikipedia
  • lead section
    Established on December 6, 1947, it issues the North Korean won.
  • Introduction, institution-subtype
    The Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is North Korea's central bank, established on December 6, 1947 and headquartered on Sungri Street in the Central District of Pyongyang.
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2. Wikidata
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Wikidata: Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Wikidata Q1141425, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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