Monday, October 15, 2012

NYT: North Koreans Say Life Has Not Improved

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2012/10/15/world/asia/north-koreans-say-life-has-not-improved.xml

"The lucky few who make it to Dandong are stunned by what they find: the car-choked streets, hot showers and the ability to speak out without fear. But mostly, they are overwhelmed by the array and abundance of inexpensive food. While her compatriots said they stuffed themselves with meat-filled dumplings and rice, Mrs. Kim ate only apples for the first five days. She said she had not eaten them since childhood.

"I thought our country lived well," she said, "but I was mistaken." "
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