April 19, 2024
Ask A North Korean

Ask a North Korean: were North Koreans genuinely grieving when Kim Il Sung died?

"It felt like the world was coming to an end"

Hello there! Welcome all to Ask a North Korean, the feature where you, the NK News readers, ask your questions about all things North Korea and have them answered by our very own North Korean writers.

Today's question is about whether North Koreans were genuinely as devastated as they appeared to be upon hearing the news of the death of Kim Il Sung.

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