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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