[electricblue]

The only way we have any idea of the psychology of North Koreans is from highly imperfect anecdotal accounts from defectors. From those the question of how authentic these displays are is complicated. One example of a starving boy singing "Nothing to Envy" for tips comes to mind. There are layers of complexity and contradiction there that are impossible for outsiders to completely understand.

[golergka]

In this particular comment, I wasn't talking about Norrth Korea, but a more general principle of propaganda and brainwashing. NK isn't the only country with this leader cult, you know.