“Ask a North Korean” is an NK News series featuring interviews with and columns by North Korean defectors, most of whom left the DPRK within the last few years.

Readers may submit their questions for defectors by emailing [email protected] and including their first name and city of residence.

Today’s question asks: What are North Koreans’ daily routines?

Jin — who was born and raised in North Korea and lived there until she defected in 2014 — writes about work and hobbies in the DPRK and how precious time is to people in the country.

Got a question for Jin? Email