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Je Son Lee
Je son is an “Ask a North Korean” contributor. She is in her late 20s and left Mt. Paektu in 2011. She can be reached via email.
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Ask A North Korean Do North Koreans like K-pop?North Koreans like Southern pop culture more and more, but reasons differ by generation
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: Do North Koreans listen to K-pop? Which K-pop stars are popular or well-known to North Koreans? I have heard that there is a growing interest in K-pop idol groups such as Girls’ Generation in North Korea recently. However, there was little interest in such K-pop idol groups as prior 2012. K-pop idol groups look stunningly glamorous and beautiful. They’re often featured in luxurious video clips, as well. But I personally think that © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |