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Je Son Lee
Je son is an “Ask a North Korean” contributor. She is in her late 20s and left Mt. Paektu in 2011. She can be reached via email.
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Ask A North Korean Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans think of life in Seoul?"The Seoul accent is sweet enough to warm you up whenever you get to hear it"
Every week, we ask a North Korean your questions, giving you the chance to learn more about the country we know so little about. Today’s question is: What do North Koreans think of South Koreans? Most North Koreans think very fondly of South Koreans. Every day is a struggle for them, and they assume that South Koreans are warm-hearted and free-spirited and aren’t weighed down by the troubles of everyday life since they live a luxurious, comfortable life. There is a North Korean saying that goes “kindness and generosity come from wealth.” North Koreans believe that this saying applies to © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |