North Korea has seen its share of changes over the past five years. From the death of Kim Jong Il to the appearance of Mickey Mouse at state functions, changes have varied from the profound to the outright surprising.

But what do the changes mean – and what role will they play in determining North Korea’s future?

To find out, NK News asked ten North Korea specialists a series of five questions about changes in the DPRK: past, present, and future.

To paint as accurate a portrait of change as possible, NK News spoke to a group comprising both frequent visitors and