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More articles by 'Kim Yoo-sung'
Caught with porn in North Korea
X-rated materials are hard to find in the North, because the penalty for them is a trip to the prison camp
Teatime in North Korea – or the lack thereof
Northerners in the provinces don't have the luxury – literally – of tea
Trying not to starve in the N. Korean army
For soldier serving north of the DMZ, the primary enemy is malnourishment
Who goes to North Korea’s top universities?
Family background is a prerequisite, but students need the grades too
Having a baby in North Korea
The North can be divided into Pyongyang and Regional republics, with the former getting the best health care
Our (party’s) wedding: Tying the knot in North Korea
The government sticks its nose in everything, including two people's special day
How North Koreans view mixed marriages
Attitudes are changing but many still dislike concept, especially if Americans or Chinese are involved
No tteokbokki in North Korea?
Street food isn't just a staple of South Korea, but Northerners have their own varieties
Low-class health care in N. Korea
Quality of one's medical treatment depends greatly on social status, budget cuts
The limits of North Korea’s plastic surgery industry
Compared to South Koreans, Northerners have fewer options for going under the knife
