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| N. Korea to ban use of foreign currencies from New Years Day |
| 2009-12-31 |
| [Kyodo: Korea] North Korea will ban the use of foreign currencies beginning on New Year"s Day on Friday, China Central Television reported Wednesday, quoting an undated announcement by the North Korean Ministry of People"s Security. North Korean nationals will be banned from using the dollar, euro or any other foreign currency at shops and restaurants, while foreigners will be required to exchange their money into the local currency, the won, to make payments, CCTV said. |
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