Millionaire in North Korea.
Stepping into North Korea, your renminbi instantly transforms into a veritable millionaire. But don't get too happy, life here isn't what you think, and you can do whatever you want. North Korea has two completely different price systems: one is designed for its own people, and prices are incredibly low; The other set is aimed at foreign tourists, and the price is naturally not so close to the people. But what is really curious is that if you go deep into the daily life of North Korea, what kind of life can you experience with this 10,000 yuan?
In this country, although you can easily become a millionaire, it doesn't mean that you can live a carefree life. Most of North Korea's supplies** are distributed by the state, which means that even if you have a lot of cash on hand, you may not be able to buy everything you want. But that's one of the charms of North Korea, where you are forced to break away from materialistic pursuits and learn to find joy and happiness in life under limited conditions.
With your 10,000 yuan to live in North Korea. Here you may not be able to squander your money and enjoy a luxurious life like in other countries, but you will have the opportunity to experience the most authentic North Korea and learn about the country's unique culture and people's way of life.
Everything is allotted as a package.
Walking through the spacious streets of Pyongyang, everyone is wearing almost the same clothes, and there are no bustling shopping malls or colorful billboards. Here, there is no so-called free market, and all the goods ** are distributed by the state in a planned manner. Yes, you heard it right, everything from eggs to rice, from clothes to housing, is silently supported by a vast system.
In this way, it is reminiscent of China in the sixties and seventies of the last century, when everything seemed to be in order, and people's lives were plain but stable. But what kind of desires and sacrifices are hidden under such stability? Under such a system, individual dreams and pursuits seem to be held tightly by the invisible hand, and everyone becomes a screw in the state apparatus.
But it also makes people wonder if such a distribution system really makes everyone get the happiness they deserve. In this seemingly all-encompassing, carefree society, are people really satisfied? Living in such an environment, it can be difficult for people to experience the thrill of achieving self-worth through personal effort. However, such a way of life may be the secret of social stability in North Korea, where everyone has their own place and everyone's life is carefully arranged.
A car that money can't buy.
In North Korea, even if you have millions of North Korean won in your pocket, it is very difficult to buy a car of your own. In this land, the car is not only a means of transportation, but also a scarce resource, a status symbol. Imagine that there are only 200,000 vehicles in operation in the country, which is especially precious in North Korea, which has a population of tens of millions.
This is not a place where money can do whatever it wants. Buying a car requires not only sufficient funds, but also hard-to-obtain qualifications. Even if you manage to cross this threshold and buy a car, the car is not entirely yours. It legally belongs to the state, and you are only allowed to use it. Such a stipulation is undoubtedly another kind of restriction on individual freedom.
In this case, people's desire for a car is not only the pursuit of convenient life, but also the yearning for freedom. But in North Korea, such freedom is eternally distant. However, it is precisely this restriction that has made North Korea's streets less noisy and congested, making the pace of life here seem more laid-back. At the same time, it has prompted people to look for other ways to get around, such as bicycles or public transportation, which may be a North Korean-style environmentally friendly way to get around.
Internet in North Korea.
If you want to surf the internet in North Korea, you may encounter more restrictions. North Korea's internet is isolated from the international internet, and you can only access the Gwangmyeong.com, a network system limited to domestic public institutions**. So, despite the money you have, the idea of surfing the internet is almost impossible in North Korea.
Conclusion: How long can you live in North Korea with 10,000 yuan? There is no single answer to this question. If you're a tourist, you might not live more than 20 days. But if you get to the bottom of the knowledge and adapt to the North Korean way of life, then the money can support you for a much longer time. In this secluded and mysterious country, the value and meaning of money may be far different from what we usually understand. Either way, it's going to be an unforgettable experience that gives you a deep sense of how different countries and different systems live.
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