Lived in Nk almost 7 years now and I have found no dirty water,ice cube water experiences.In fact I have been impressed with the fun filled and neighborly attitudes of the community as a whole.With the exception of the several daily bike trips with my dog in the basket,because the dog gets scared of the water activity,we will go about our business dressed and prepared for water!
I enjoy seeing people happy and having fun w/o hooliganism,which is what I always see in NK proper!With the exception of very young children,who play with everyone,I see rather selective water play going on with people familiar with each other.We have gone out into the traffic of cars going through the water and powder gauntlets with very little action directed towards us.
All in all,it is fun if you are prepared and willing to play!If it is beneath you,or dangerous where you are,then supply and hole up for a week.
When I lived in Bangkok,it was fun walking around the neighborhood playing with the locals,not much fun when you ventured outside the neighborhood though!
