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 Sean O. from Dublin asks:

We all know the North Korean military has vintage equipment, but there are many stories about the skills of North Korea’s commandos, guerilla units and special forces. Also, I heard every house has a gun. Given your time in the army, how would North Korea fare in a war with South Korea or the U.S.? 

You’ve raised a very difficult yet important question. Let me explain a little bit more about