The long-running "Ask a North Korean" column produced by NK News in Washington D.C. invites readers to ask questions of recent North Korean defectors about everyday issues that are not generally discussed in the media. Various aspects of life in North Korea are discussed in this book through a series of interviews . These interviews show that even in the world's most authoritarian regime, there is still a degree of normality and continuity.

"From the popular blog "Ask a North Korean""--Cover.

Economic life -- The powers that be -- Media and information -- Pyongyang vs. the rest -- The outside world -- Comparing North and South -- Health and welfare -- Defection from North Korea -- Religion and spirituality -- Love, sex, and relationships -- Fun and leisure -- Any other questions?