The political situation in North Korea is very controversial and we should not draw to hasty conclusions.

As far as it concerns to the issue of MILITARY EQUIPMENT of course is a top priority of each country’s national but it will never have to disturb the global peace and stability.

North Korea must begin to respect international law and to show its intention for a peaceful resolution of issues.

Moreover it should seek good neighbourly relations with the countries that are in the same geographic area.

Another important aspect is the production of nuclear power.The Government of North Korea decided to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and also conducted military trials. Such acts show the intransigent attitude of the country and led it to international isolation.

But neither in inside of the country things is better since the totalitarian regime of the country has imposed inhumane living conditions while all too often accused of trampling human rights and torture.

I am very concerned about how a change in the conditions prevailing in the country can be made since the government has blocked entry even to international humanitarian organizations, I believe that the people of
F the country should realize all that is happening around them and start demanding better living conditions.

The independence and sovereignty of a country in the international stage does not mean that the welfare of the citizens of the country should be neglected.

For young Europeans, it is hard to imagine such an isolated country as North Korea. As European citizens, we live in democracies and we cannot imagine a country so strictly ruled and closed like North Korea. As I live in a democracy, I find it natural to travel freely or openly express my opinion about several things or inform myself without restriction. These wishes are just dreams for young Koreans. And I have to emphasize that these needs are ‘luxury needs’ for young Korean people, and probably less important, as they have to face malnutrition and several diseases or simply uncertainty.

During my Erasmus studies I had the possibility to meet young South Korean students; I tried to ask them tactfully about the situation in the peninsula but I had the impression they do not want to talk about it or they do not have relevant information about it.

I think young people do not have enough information about the situation and this information is biased. I think the media could contribute to a better understanding thanks to films or music. A good example of this is a music video clip from Faithless: ‘I Want More’. The clip is based on a documentary film (A State of Mind). The film shows two North Korean child gymnasts and their training for the 2003 Pyongyang mass games. All in all, these visual examples are more interesting and help towards a better understanding; hence I would promote these films and videos among young people.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-31Y59Ow3U