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OECD Report Shows Members Facing Greater Inequality Challenges

Pyongyang, December 9 (KCNA) -- A report released on Monday by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) showed that its member countries are facing greater inequality risks.

According to the report, the gap between rich and poor in OECD countries has reached its highest level for over 30 years.

The report found out that the average income of the richest 10 percent of the population is now about nine times that of the poorest 10 percent across the OECD.

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