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by Cupertino95014 669 days ago
> you would discover a lot of things

actually, no I wouldn't, because when a Westerner goes to NK, he or she is strictly controlled as to what they can see. In particular, no citizen will talk unguardedly to you because of their intense fear of the police.

If you think that's not true, why don't you tell us about your trip there (you did take one, didn't you?)
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00_hum 663 days ago
what a fool you are. take for example the markets. the markets in NK are a thriving fixture of everyday life. they are also completely illegal. people cross the border into china frequently. there is a huge underground in NK but people who only consume american propaganda only learn about the NK police. there is more to the picture.
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Cupertino95014 660 days ago
> what a fool you are.

You still haven't told us whether you've been there or not.

As for the Western picture of it: it comes largely from NK citizens who've escaped. Call it "propaganda" if you like, but if it were false then there would be a net inflow of people who are as hip to reality as you think you are. Is there?

South Koreans would be trying to move IN if you were correct; after all, they're closer than anyone and they speak the language.

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