April 20, 2024
Ask A North Korean

In North Korea, sometimes the dead come back

No, not zombies – absence of medical care, standard funeral homes means some are declared dead prematurely

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 Espen Arnesen in Kyoto asks:

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