chapotraphouse

Is there such thing as choco pie black market? Apparently, from what I've heard, during inter Korean economic relations, some South Korean companies paid them North Korean workers that, because of DPRK regulations on wages, and the workers apparently sold it on the black market for money?

Note: lib source https://qz.com/emails/quartz-obsession/1157427/choco-pie-4

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.

I hope it not to late to ask questions, but I'm curious what book he likes the most, or what book he would recommend everyone to read?

You are so incredibly cool for doing this.
I've got a few.

I would like to know what the biggest "culture shock" in meeting the west/westerners has been for the diplomat. Like what do they find "weird" about us? Could be simple things like I find it weird a lot of Americans don't take off their shoes indoors.
What is something they often want to ask foreigners, but, for one reason or another, can't? (Out of politeness)

What can I as an average westerner do to help North Korea? I am by no means wealthy by the standards of my country, nor am I influential, but I still have free time and a few resources at my disposal. I would love to know what actions I could take that would help North Koreans - or just in general be helpful. I have done volunteer work before, and am looking to begin on a new project soon, so looking for insight. I imagine they will have an insightful perspective. (Feel free to answer this one yourself too Mohammed.).

In their eyes, how do they feel about tourists coming to North Korea? I know I've lived somewhere with a lot of foreign tourists and I've seen the city depreciate. That is mainly due to capitalist profit-seeking, but still. I'd love to hear their thoughts on tourism.

Edit: Sorry, a bit more. Would it be possible for me to work for and in the DPRK? Would they even want that?
And finally, where would he recommend I look to learn more about the DPRK? I am very curious about the nation and it's people, but it is difficult to find good sources and to separate fact from fiction. Even academics regularly lie or fall for lies here.

I am curious about how internally Juche is compared to Marxism-Leninism? Is Hwang Jang-yop talked about when discussing the development of Juche or was his particular role in it overblown. Connected to this, what are the average supporters of the other political parties like? Is their support mostly from certain strongholds (Like the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang in China being mostly family of original Left KMT members) or do random people just develop sympathies to other political lines even within Worker's Party supporting families?

Thank you for your time, all solidarity and love to the Korean people.

This is a more personal question: is there any quotes or phrases that personally inspires him? Things that boost personal morale to push through difficult situations?

Does North Korea have their own horror movies, and if so, can you tell us about some of them?

Does North Korea have fictitional comic, movie or TV show superheroes akin to Superman, and if so, what's their name and powers?

What is daily life like in the DPRK? I’m wondering how it compares to mine in the U.K., or European or Americans.