The North Koreans experienced Western imperialism under the Soviets. I don't imagine they expect it would be any better if Western imperialism came from other sources. Their experience is what informs their attitudes. If someone is suggesting that I am making excuses for the government of North Korea, I think they should go back and read my post again. As I said, I can understand why it might have been easy for the government to brainwash the people of North Korea. I didn't say I think brainwashing is a good thing.