Stature Disparity
Differences between North and South Korea extend beyond governance and fashion, encompassing physical attributes. Among these differences, perhaps the most poignant is that, on average, North Koreans are shorter than their counterparts in the South.
This seemingly innocuous difference carries a somber undertone rooted in the malnutrition endured by the country’s youth. The impact of this nutritional deficiency is evident in physical characteristics, notably height.
