Survey: Marketization has mixed effects on N. Koreans' mindsets



News Survey: Marketization has mixed effects on N. Koreans’ mindsets Examination of North Koreans shows strong identification of ownership with happiness, but not necessarily success Ha-young Choi August 19, 2015 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News A South Korean scholar on Wednesday unveiled a survey of North Koreans – and not defectors – to learn more about changes in their identities and values due to the trend of marketization. Yang Moon-soo of the University of North Korean Studies presented his recent research, conducted in March-June 2015, at an event entitled "North Koreans’ Mind," organized by, the university. A South Korean scholar on Wednesday unveiled a survey of North Koreans – and not defectors – to learn more about changes in their identities and values due to the trend of marketization. Yang Moon-soo of the University of North Korean Studies presented his recent research, conducted in March-June 2015, at an event entitled "North Koreans’ Mind," organized by, the university. Become a member for less than $5.75 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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Survey: Marketization has mixed effects on N. Koreans’ mindsets

Examination of North Koreans shows strong identification of ownership with happiness, but not necessarily success

Ha-young Choi August 19, 2015

Survey: Marketization has mixed effects on N. Koreans’ mindsets

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A South Korean scholar on Wednesday unveiled a survey of North Koreans – and not defectors – to learn more about changes in their identities and values due to the trend of marketization.

Yang Moon-soo of the University of North Korean Studies presented his recent research, conducted in March-June 2015, at an event entitled "North Koreans’ Mind," organized by, the university.

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