35 astonishing things you never knew about North Korea
Karlina Valeiko
02 September 2024
Going on holiday to North Korea
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You'll be accompanied by guides
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It’s easier to get a visa than you might think, unless you're American
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You may need to leave your phone at the airport
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You should be careful when taking photographs
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There are statues of North Korea’s leaders everywhere
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There’s a huge festival dedicated to art and gymnastics
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Pyongyang has a surprising microbrewery scene
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There are several large theme parks
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North Korea’s metro stations rival Russia’s
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You can go to university in Pyongyang
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They have modern technology
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They have pizza and fried chicken
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Propaganda is everywhere
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It's very safe
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It's a beautiful country
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There are plans to build a major beach resort
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The food is surprisingly good
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The people are lovely
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The hotels are decent and varied
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There's an International Friendship Museum
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You can visit no man's land
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Everything is big
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You see a contrived version of the country
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Government "minders" follow you everywhere
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You aren't just responsible for your own safety
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You can't ask too many questions
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There are some odd rules
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Your money might support nefarious activities
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There's a side to the country you'll never see
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You can take part in a North Korean marathon
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There's plenty of food for tourists
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Pyongyang is home to the tallest pyramid in the world
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North Korean archaeologists have discovered a unicorn lair
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Pyongyang hosts an International Film Festival
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You can ski at a world-class ski resort
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