Every week, we ask a North Korean your questions, giving you the chance to learn more about the country we know so little about.

Today’s question is: Do you wear high heels in North Korea, too?

North Korean women love wearing high heels! When my mom was young, back in the 1960’s and 1970’s, she used to love wearing heels. I remember seeing a photo of her looking gorgeous in them when she was in her twenties. I can tell you that it was not uncommon for ordinary North Korean women to wear high heels, even in the 60’s and