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Do North Koreans still believe the Pyongyang Propaganda? Defector perspectives

Do North Koreans still believe the Pyongyang Propaganda? Defector perspectives

Between 20-50% of North Koreans still believe official propaganda, defectors say

Do North Koreans still believe the Pyongyang Propaganda? Defector perspectives
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 11, 2014
How long until North Korea collapses? Eleven defector perspectives

How long until North Korea collapses? Eleven defector perspectives

In first of ten part series, eleven defectors share their thoughts on the future of the North Korean regime

How long until North Korea collapses? Eleven defector perspectives
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 9, 2014
What I learned from a North Korean education

What I learned from a North Korean education

Despite all I learned, I'll never forgive them for teaching me lies about the Korean War

What I learned from a North Korean education
Monique Macias
Monique Macias March 14, 2014
Mixing with the Cleanest Race: My upbringing in North Korea

Mixing with the Cleanest Race: My upbringing in North Korea

The impact of my education in North Korea - Africans told me, “You are not African, you are Korean”

Mixing with the Cleanest Race: My upbringing in North Korea
Monique Macias
Monique Macias February 28, 2014
How I unintentionally ended up spending 15 years of my life in North Korea

How I unintentionally ended up spending 15 years of my life in North Korea

Introducing her new NK News column, Monique Macias explains why she calls North Korea home

How I unintentionally ended up spending 15 years of my life in North Korea
Monique Macias
Monique Macias February 21, 2014
Rations? Only after the grains are “cooked, eaten and pooped”

Rations? Only after the grains are “cooked, eaten and pooped”

Ask a North Korean: "These days, many North Koreans criticize their government in front of other people."

Rations? Only after the grains are “cooked, eaten and pooped”
Mina Yoon
Mina Yoon October 23, 2013
From Kim to Christ: Why religion works for North Koreans

From Kim to Christ: Why religion works for North Koreans

Ask a North Korean: Explaining the transition from Kim Il Sung-ism to Christianity

From Kim to Christ: Why religion works for North Koreans
Ji-Min Kang
Ji-Min Kang September 25, 2013
A North Korean in New York City says goodbye

A North Korean in New York City says goodbye

"Living in the U.S. makes me feel equal to others"

A North Korean in New York City says goodbye
Park Ji Woo
Park Ji Woo August 11, 2013
A North Korean Loves New York City Summer Fashion

A North Korean Loves New York City Summer Fashion

"New York City and North Korean fashion color palettes are very similar!"

A North Korean Loves New York City Summer Fashion
Park Ji Woo
Park Ji Woo June 15, 2013
From racial bias to loving Harlem: A North Korean in New York

From racial bias to loving Harlem: A North Korean in New York

"I have to admit that I had a big racial bias before coming to New York City"

From racial bias to loving Harlem: A North Korean in New York
Park Ji Woo
Park Ji Woo May 24, 2013
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