March 28, 2024
Ask A North Korean

Ask a North Korean: how has drug culture evolved in North Korea?

"Many are driving themselves into ruin for a momentary escape from their depressing reality"

Annyeonghaseyo all, and hwanyeonghamnida to the latest installment of Ask a North Korean -- the feature where NK News readers pose their questions to our North Korean defector writers.

This week's question comes from Antoni in Warsaw, who asked us about drug dealing, possession, and the consequences in North Korea if one is caught.

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