Ask a North Korean: how has drug culture evolved in North Korea?



Ask A North Korean Ask a North Korean: how has drug culture evolved in North Korea? "Many are driving themselves into ruin for a momentary escape from their depressing reality" Tae-il Shim October 16, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Nk News/Morsky Studio Annyeonghaseyo all, and hwanyeonghamnida to the latest installment of Ask a North Korean -- the feature where NK News readers pose their questions to our North Korean defector writers. This week's question comes from Antoni in Warsaw, who asked us about drug dealing, possession, and the consequences in North Korea if one is caught. Annyeonghaseyo all, and hwanyeonghamnida to the latest installment of Ask a North Korean -- the feature where NK News readers pose their questions to our North Korean defector writers. This week's question comes from Antoni in Warsaw, who asked us about drug dealing, possession, and the consequences in North Korea if one is caught. 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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Ask a North Korean: how has drug culture evolved in North Korea?

"Many are driving themselves into ruin for a momentary escape from their depressing reality"

Tae-il Shim October 16, 2019

Ask a North Korean: how has drug culture evolved in North Korea?

Annyeonghaseyo all, and hwanyeonghamnida to the latest installment of Ask a North Korean -- the feature where NK News readers pose their questions to our North Korean defector writers.

This week's question comes from Antoni in Warsaw, who asked us about drug dealing, possession, and the consequences in North Korea if one is caught.

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