Version 110: What single inquiry leaves North Korean impostors completely flummoxed

The Intriguing Interview Dilemma: A Glimpse into North Korean Call Center Culture

In the realm of intriguing interview practices, a peculiar trend has surfaced in the world of North Korean call centers. Adam Meyers, an industry insider, sheds light on an unusual question that consistently leads to abrupt endings during interviews: “How fat is Kim Jong Un?”

This question not only serves as a humorous icebreaker but also reveals the tense atmosphere surrounding discussions of the North Korean leader. Interviewees—many of whom are believed to be part of a network of fake workers—quickly recognize the stakes involved in answering. The response to such a question could have severe implications, and as a result, many applicants choose to terminate the call rather than risk speaking ill of the country’s supreme leader.

The stark reality of this situation illuminates the challenges within North Korea’s authoritarian regime, where expressing dissent can be perilous. It also provides insight into the lengths individuals go to navigate the fine line between compliance and self-preservation.

As bizarre as it may seem, this simple yet loaded question encapsulates not only the intricacies of working within North Korea’s tightly controlled environment but also the broader implications of fear and loyalty that permeate the lives of its citizens.