The Story of a Honorary Soldier Selling Noodles in Pyongyang

Daily NK Lee Kwang Baek 10/26/2007 Mr. “Kim,” who lives in Pyongyang, lost a foot in an accident in the army. After his discharge, he became a 1st-class Honorary Soldier of merit living on provisions and bonuses supplied by the nation. The wounded soldiers are named as “Honorary Soldiers” in North Korea. Even before the … Continue reading The Story of a Honorary Soldier Selling Noodles in Pyongyang