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

Got a question? Email it to [email protected] with your name and city. We’ll be publishing the best ones.

Today’s question: What do you think about recent UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea? Did sanctions affect your daily life in the DPRK?

I am still a little bit skeptical about the effectiveness of sanctions against North Korea.

Of course, it is understandable to think that they have pressured North Korea into seeking talks with the U.S. and South Korea. But