Ask a North Korean: How much do Pyongyangites know about the outside world?



Ask A North Korean Ask a North Korean: How much do Pyongyangites know about the outside world? "People from outside of Pyongyang, at least those in my hometown, are often more up-to-date on outside news" Tae-il Shim November 5, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Nk News/Morsky Studio Howdy! Welcome back to Ask a North Korean, the feature where NK News readers like yourself can email in and ask our North Korean writers your questions. Today's question was given to us by Tara from Maryland, who asks: "Do the people of Pyongyang really know what it’s like outside of the city? Or are they so isolated that they don’t understand?" Howdy! Welcome back to Ask a North Korean, the feature where NK News readers like yourself can email in and ask our North Korean writers your questions. Today's question was given to us by Tara from Maryland, who asks: "Do the people of Pyongyang really know what it’s like outside of the city? Or are they so isolated that they don’t understand?" Become a member for less than $4 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Ask a North Korean: How much do Pyongyangites know about the outside world?

"People from outside of Pyongyang, at least those in my hometown, are often more up-to-date on outside news"

Tae-il Shim November 5, 2019

Ask a North Korean: How much do Pyongyangites know about the outside world?

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