Central Committee officials in North Korea are increasingly favoring female instrumentalists as potential daughters-in-law, leading to a rise in engagements between their sons and these talented musicians. A recent trend has seen officials invite female instrumentalists to perform, assess their backgrounds, and potentially set them up with their sons.
Initially reluctant due to social class differences, officials now value instrumentalists for their cultural sophistication, creating a win-win situation for both parties. Instrumentalists see this as a chance for social advancement, while officials aim to elevate their families’ international sensibility by combining politics and the arts.
With plans to send performers abroad for cultural exchange, officials hope to create more opportunities for daughters-in-law to emerge from prestigious art troupes. The move reflects a broader effort to enhance their children and grandchildren’s knowledge and sophistication through connections in the cultural and artistic spheres.
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