Ask A North Korean

Ask a North Korean: Do North Koreans think that Koreans (including South Koreans) are superior to all other nationalities? Are Americans the most feared and hated people? [...]

"I am grateful for the opportunity to unearth and reminisce the memories of my homeland that I had buried deep within my heart" [...]

ASK A NORTH KOREAN: Jae Young tells us why she decided she needed to leave North Korea, despite having more opportunities than most there. [...]

ASK A NORTH KOREAN: This week Jae Young tells us about the main similarities and differences between life in North and South Korea. [...]

Ask a North Korean: Did you ever practice for mass dance events like Arirang and what was the training process like? How are the participants chosen, how intensive is their training and what does it mean to them and their families? [...]

This week Jae Young explains how she survived on the North Korean farm where back breaking work all year-round was the only way to get by. [...]

Ask A North Korean: Jae-young tells us about winter celebrations, surviving the cold, and whose birthday they celebrate instead of the Baby Jesus. Any guesses? [...]

What rumors did you hear about the "outside world" that turned out to be true or false when you lived in North Korea? Are there any things you miss about your life there? [...]

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, Georgio asks: Where do North Korean Girls Get Their Fashion and Beauty Inspiration From? How Does This Differ From South Korea? In North Korea only people with time and [...]

ASK A NORTH KOREAN: What do most North Koreans think of the country's satellite and rocket programs? Every week we ask a North Korean your questions, giving you the chance to learn more about the country we know so little about. [...]