What North Korea is really like when visiting as a tourist
The reality of sightseeing is much different than portrayed, despite some restrictions
NKNews (file photo) | A tour bus in Pyongyang, Aug. 16, 2014
The following article is the first in a multipart series by Gareth Johnson of Young Pioneer Tours about being a North Korea tour guide. Views expressed in columns are exclusively the author’s own and do not represent those of NK News.
The following article is the first in a multipart series by Gareth Johnson of Young Pioneer Tours about being a North Korea tour guide. Views expressed in columns are exclusively the author’s own and do not represent those of NK News.
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