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Does the DPRK in any way fight against the western anti-DPRK insane propaganda? Aside from the officials' statements, which I don't think have much effect. My impression is not much. I look at China where the anti-propaganda effort is ramping up. Including the new visa-free regime for so many countries (Belarus did it first). I know that the DPRK is working on some resorts, but that seems to be targeted at friendly counties like Russia. But the tendency seems to be that the westerners live so poorly now, that it could be beneficial to just open up a little. So why not?

I've just harassed someone to sticky this for you.

If you can will you put this in c/ama when you do post answers with a link back to the questions thread? We can throw up a site sticky for it.

Can we have a meat, chicken, and meaty noodles recipe (so three recipes) unique to the DPRK please? I'll take even just one recipe if three is too much trouble!

EDIT: oooh, and a chicken bun recipe please! If I can only have one recipe please let it be this!

I would like to know more about North Korean art, both traditional and contemporary. What music do young people listen to? Where can I access to their cinema, music, painting, theater (with subtitles)?

How much interest does north Korea have in exposing foreigners to their culture? What is the government's policy on that matter?

Edit: I forgot about books. Anything Korean translated to other languages? Fiction, essays, etc.

Before the pandemic I learnt of some friendly visits of European and North American socialists and communists to the DPRK. Have these types of visits resumed? Are they fruitful for the DPRK and, if so, in what way?

1. How many Korean college students study abroad?

2. What are the top 3 countries Koreans like to travel for vacation?

I actually have one from a dumbass debate/argument I had in a comment section on TikTok like 2 months ago; Are citizens allowed to choose their job/career and are they forced to work?

I know this sounds dumb and I think I know the answer but after having probably the dumbest argument ever, I realize it's actually a blind spot for me. Or, if you could just give me some general info on employment in the DPRK, that would be great.

• Do people also feed wild animals like birds and squirrels for entertainment over there? Is it common, or is it looked down upon? 🍚🐦

• How open and friendly are strangers in the DPRK? Are people generally loose or are they more reserved in public? 😐🎭🤡

• Is COVID still taken seriously? Like Zero COVID? (Mask requirements, sick leave from work, quarantines) 🦠😷

• What is the best snack, chocolate bar or candybar in DPRK? 🍫🍬🍭

Favourite foreign cuisine and least favourite cuisine as a fun/light question

This is remarkable. It’s only on a site like this where one can hear the thoughts of a diplomat from North Korea without frothing and concocting ridiculous conspiracies.

I'd like his opinion on the Gigachad Xi meme

Thank you for this opportunity! Not a question but please convey to your friend all the best in his struggle for the prosperity of his great nation and its people, may the day come when the DPRK is free from imperialist aggression. Long live the DPRK.

Is the DPRK looking to liberalize their economy or will they keep their socialist economy?

If I may burden you with one more curiosity of mine. It's related to @infuziSporg@hexbear.net final question:

In the DPRK what is the people's and the states view on mental diagnoses like Autism, ADHD, Schizophrenia and depression and those that "suffer" from them?

I'm curious to know wether they're even acknowledged (it's not every country that treats mental health with the same attitude as physical health.) and if they are, how the people who have it are treated. Are they outcasts (lots of places that care for mental health still finds it "shameful" and will look down on someone with a diagnosis), are they expected to be able to do the same work as all other physically fit people, are they even allowed to work, do they have to live in asylums? Stuff like that.

If I have hypothetical PHD Research that I'd like to conduct in the DPRK, what would be the best way to do so and what are some first steps?

One of the most striking pictures of DPRK that we in the west have access to is the view of your country from space at night.

With so little light pollution, and with mountains taller than, for example, Kitt Peak your country is potentially an ideal spot for star gazing and astronomical observations.

What does the astronomy scene look like in DPRK?

Is there a thriving music scene in the DPRK, and if so where can I go to hear some music that might not be found on the wikipedia page for the DPRK?

I've heard some stuff about the DPRK having a beer brewing renaissance of sorts over the past decade. What's the most popular styles of beers and are there any unique kinds of beers that are hard to find elsewhere in the world? (Similar to how Norway has some unique styles of farmhouse ales that use a yeast that's unique to the region).

What was the reception of the Laibach concert?

This might have been asked before, and it might also be silly (I am not the most informed about NK) but is the juche calendar actually used? If so is it alongside the Gregorian calendar? Or is it the dominant calendar?

I'm curious about public transit and how it compares to transit in my city. We have a small metro/subway (3 lines) that runs at 10 minute intervals during peak times and 20 minute intervals otherwise. Some of the stations have been renovated recently to make them more uncomfortable to wait at as a way to discourage people who are homeless from using them as shelter. This includes removing the doors from heated waiting areas and only turning the heaters on during the peak ridership times.

We also have buses but with the same issues, service isn't frequent enough, the coverage is not good, and they remove "problem bus shelters" to force homeless people elsewhere.

What do people in North Korea like to do for fun? Do they play sports, if so what kind? (I know Dennis Rodman went over there in the 90s so I’d assume they’re into basketball)

What’s a dish that originates from North Korea?

What about families who unfortunately got split on the border between North and South Korea, can they still communicate and visit with each other? Can southerners come north?

This is unlikely to be answered, but what’s north koreas opinion on what’s going on with south koreas government and their president being removed? Does it help or hurt potential future unification efforts? (Tbh I haven’t been following that story all that much because in America we have our own presidential hot mess)