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Ask a North Korean: How do you imagine reunification?

"Most of us are optimistic"

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: How do North Koreans imagine reunification?

When I was 9, a relative who lived in Pyongyang, visiting us in the countryside, brought along a box of mandarins. It was the first time tasting the fruit. My relative told me it was from Jeju island, a gift from its governor to citizens of North Korea’s capital.

At that time,