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In reply to the discussion: South Korean to Airdrop The Interview in North [View all]davidpdx
(22,000 posts)We know from North Korean refugees that movie and TV programs are very popular within the country and there is a thriving black market for programs from South Korea and western countries.
Granted that particular movie is not the best way to go about change, but I would bet many North Koreans that have heard about it are very curious. Certainly the movie makes fun of some of the myths that surround the family (one of them being that he doesn't shit or piss).
While the economy has grown slightly, it's not likely to make much of a difference to the ordinary North Korean. Only those who are party members and/or high up are going to benefit from the growth.
Yes, I believe that last typhoon that hit them was Sept 2010. I remember that one because it uprooted many trees here around Seoul.