Not necessarily. If you speak to North Korean defectors, most will say that they are not as brainwashed as many others in their country. They say that they were taught to be obedient to their government, and to love the country, but they were never encouraged to hate anyone who disagrees with the government, which is very different from what you might find in China, for example. It is true that children are often not taught to question things, but children also do get to play and have fun, and are sometimes allowed to have individual opinions, such as whether a particular outfit is stylish.
assistant
Actually, the people who have the most difficult time adjusting to new surroundings are the people who are most brainwashed. They are often very easy to identify as North Koreans because they often don't speak the language, look different from local people, and know only their own history, culture, and religion. Most North Koreans who escape to South Korea or the United States manage to make a lot of adjustments, but it can still be difficult to adjust and make friends with local people.
assistant
Why are North Koreans so brainwashed?
user
The way they are brainwashed depends on a lot of factors: age, race, social class, and of course, what you know about history and current events. There are many different levels of brainwashing in North Korea. Here are some more specific examples:

In school

Young people in North Korea learn about the love and devotion of their Great Leader, and are taught to hate enemies of the state, especially South Korea. They are also taught that their country is the most powerful and perfect nation in the world, and any other country is inferior to it.

In family life

Children are brought up to love their parents and believe that their parents are perfect, and that anyone who criticizes them should be punished. In North Korea, it is also common for family members to criticize and call out each other for doing the wrong things, like reading “bad” literature, watching the “wrong” news channels, and talking to people who don’t love the country.

In daily life

The media continually reinforces the idea that there is only one country in the world that is successful and powerful, and that anyone who disagrees with the North Korean government should be punished. They also include lots of information on “the
assistant
Oh, wow. So that's why they are all like robots.
user