The following article is the tenth 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.

For many, the opportunity to taste new foods and explore a different gastronomic culture is one of the main appeals of international travel — whether that means sampling tapas in Granada, ceviche in Lima, Peking duck in Beijing or the diverse delicacies sold from streetside carts and stalls the world over.

Travel to North Korea is no different, with