Every week we ask a North Korean your questions, giving you the chance to learn more about the country we know so little about.

This week’s question is:

Tell me about military service in North Korea. For one thing, how long is military service in North Korea?

In North Korea, most soldiers serve in military for 10 years, but female soldiers serve in military for seven years. The special military unit serving as the bodyguards of Kim Jong Un serve in the military for 13 years.

As military service is compulsory in North Korea, most men enlist in military after