I had had my own image for north Korea once but the fact is different in many aspects. For instance, I did not perceive any threatening atmosphere that I heard of. As you know, north Korea is a socialistic country that is based on ideological principles. The county has a lot of different points compared with America. I have no intention to objecting people who makes a living according to their belief.
Any people can live in their own way that they think right.
I think we can understand each other. Culture is a powerful means to realizing it. For example, the performance that I saw at Mangyongdae Students and Children Palace was very wonderful. I have never seen such talented children before. It was a great performance that you won't find in any other parts of the world.