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:

Is it common for North Koreans to keep pets? Does it depend on what part of the country they live in? What are some of the most popular ones?

It’s not common for North Koreans to keep pets. That’s because it costs a lot of money to feed them. Still, there are some people who keep pets.

In Pyongyang, the most commonly found pets include monkeys and dogs. Outside Pyongyang, dogs are