But private inns have not been eradicated because the elderly residents have no other way to make a living.”
Wait, why aren’t people taken care of in totality? Isn’t that the point of their authoritarian system?
Most interviews with escaped North Koreans state the opposite. They are expected to be very self reliant while not having much to begin with. Farmers typically get most of their grain taken away with no compensation and have to survive by foraging, etc.
But… what’s the point of farming in the first place if you can’t eat it??
Not being sent to the work camp for three generations is a good motivator.
People are vacationing in North Korea?
Oh, it’s for North Koreans who vacation in other parts of North Korea. Because they can’t vacation in South Korea.
North Korea is best Korea. Why go to inferior Korea?
“In Ryanggang Province, if you only sleep at a private inn, the cost of lodging is 4,000 won (47 cents),” she said. “If you include a bottle of alcohol and a meal, the cost is 15,000 won ($1.78).”
That’s it, I’m retiring to North Korea.
You are now moderator of /c/Pyongyang
