Don't Ask My Name

"Don't Ask My Name" (Korean: 내 이름 묻지마세요) is a North Korean propaganda song. The lyrics were written by Ri Jeong-sul (리정술) and the music was composed by Hwang Jin Yong (황진영). It was released in 1991 by the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble. Since then, various versions of the song have been played by other musical groups based in North Korea, including the Wangjaesan Light Music Band. It is quite popular and is frequently played on North Korean radio stations and television shows.

"Don't Ask My Name"
Song
Published	1991
Composer	Hwang Jin Yong (황진영)
Lyricist	Ri Jeong Sul (리정술)

Don't Ask My Name
Chosŏn'gŭl	내이름 묻지 마세요
Revised Romanization	Nae-ireum mutji maseyo
McCune–Reischauer	Nae-irŭm mutchi maseyo

The song and music video tell of a young woman who has just achieved something great. A journalist follows her and wants her name for the newspaper. She urges him not to be concerned with her own name, but instead remember the name of the Workers' Party of Korea and all the workers who are striving to build a prosperous nation. The song was featured in the 6th episode of TV show CSI season 9.

See also

• Propaganda in North Korea

External links

• YouTube: "Don't Ask My Name", performed by Ri Kyong Suk of the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble
• The audio version, which was uploaded to Soundcloud in 2013