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Constitution of North Korea
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The Constitution of North Korea currently in force dates from September 5, 1998 and lays out the framework of the national government and the functions of the Korean Worker's Party in relation to the government's operations. It establishes North Korea as the "Democratic People's Republic of Korea" (DPRK) and a socialist state. It issues guarantees of freedom of expression, right to elect officials, right to a fair trial, and freedom of religion. It asserts the right of every citizen to work, education, food, and health care. In reality, very few or none of these are actually respected by the government. The government often operates outside the guidelines set up by the constitution. For instance, the government currently allows some experimental markets to operate in the country, an act which conflicts with constitutional government ownership and control of all means of production, transportation, and sale of goods. Also, elections do not take place in a manner consistent with the constitution (they are not free nor competitive).
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