Crowned, and Still Learning

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Hye-jin (21) to: Portrait Image of Person Krystyna

A young woman, centered in the image, is smiling and wearing a traditional hanbok, featuring a golden-brown floral-patterned garment with a vibrant blue collar and bow. Her hair is styled in soft waves, adorned with pink flowers. Surrounding her are other women, slightly out of focus, dressed in colorful hanboks with floral designs, contributing to a warm, festive atmosphere. The lighting is soft, casting a gentle glow on their faces.

Dear Miss Krystyna Pyszko,

My name is Hye-jin, and I’ve just been crowned Miss North Korea.
It’s a dream I’ve held quietly in my heart—and today, it came true.

I wanted to write to you—the most beautiful Miss World.
You’ve long been an inspiration to me: graceful, kind, and strong.
Our national competition was incredibly tough, but I gave it everything.
And now, I carry not just a title, but a responsibility.

I hope one day I can meet you.
To learn from your elegance. To understand how you carry the weight of so many eyes with such warmth.

If you ever have advice for a young woman like me, trying to represent her country with pride and dignity—I would treasure it.

With admiration,
Hye-jin

Postcards from Pyongyang

Crowned, and Still Learning