It's much worse than New Jersey. Much worse. I've been to both places and I'd still choose New Jersey over North Korea.

While the mindless are, in fact, the majority, there are significant number who want out. Every year people attempt to cross into China. They have a better chance of getting into China than escaping to the South.

Most people in North Korea live with rationed electricity or rolling blackouts. There are still active jamming efforts to block outside radio and TV from reaching in country. The place is like a ghost town after dark. Very spooky. The rural areas are only slightly better.