April 25, 2024
Ask A North Korean

Defection and the trouble with freedom

This week's Ask a North Korean describes the hardships of adapting to a competitive society where one's life isn't planned for them

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 Gabrielle Fostanes of the U.S. asks:

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