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, however, we introduce you to our latest contributor, Jinhyok Park.

Hello readers,

My name is Jinhyok, and I am a North Korean defector living in Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States. I used to live in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. I have just joined the Ask a North Korean column writers in the hopes that sharing my capital-to-capital living experience would give you a more comprehensive understanding of life