South Koreans are typically taller and weigh more than North Koreans, with the average North Korean adult being as much as 5 inches (about 12.7 cm) shorter and about 14 to 27 pounds (about 6 to 12.5 kg) lighter than their South Korean counterparts. This is thought to be because South Koreans are more likely to have good nutrition as children. They also generally are less poor than North Koreans, which means that they often have better access to healthcare.

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