Education in North Korea

First Lessons in North Korean Kindergartens: A Personal Story of Loyalty and Tradition

2024-11-07 18:01 | 2 minute read

Memorizing Birthdays: The First Lesson

As a Chinese person born and raised in North Korea, I’ve noticed that hardly anyone online talks about what North Korean students learn in their first lesson. So, I’d like to share my own experiences and observations. I still clearly remember my first lesson in a North Korean kindergarten—we had to memorize the birthdays of the Great Leader, his son the General, and the General’s mother, the National Mother. It’s one of those memories that’s impossible to forget; even now, it’s still deeply etched in my mind.

The Truth Behind Free Housing, Healthcare, and Education in North Korea

2024-11-05 10:52 | 3 minute read

Is housing in North Korea really free?

Housing in North Korea is technically free, but only for those who make significant contributions to the state. For most citizens, high housing costs prevail, especially in cities.

Hey there! Let’s talk about the reality of free housing, healthcare, and education in North Korea. Although these services are technically free, the eligibility requirements are very strict and don’t really benefit the average citizen. Free housing is only available to those who have made special contributions, while modern city housing prices remain sky-high. Medical standards are behind, with frequent shortages of medicines and equipment. Although basic education is free, the costs of textbooks and miscellaneous fees during university can be quite burdensome.