The Jordan Harbinger Show 435: Going to North Korea: Part One | Stereo Sunday
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Nov 22, 2020 Traveling to North Korea unveils a world stranger than fiction. The hosts share firsthand experiences navigating the tightly controlled tourism environment and the eerie luxury of the Yanggakdo Hotel. They explore the ethics of visiting a nation notorious for oppression and reflect on the surreal interactions with locals and guides. From the staged sights to the stark realities, the contrast between their impressions and the lives of North Koreans reveals profound insights into compliance and defiance within this isolated regime.
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Trips to North Korea
- Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi traveled to North Korea together multiple times between 2011 and 2016.
- This was before the US travel ban to North Korea (DPRK).
Tourist Dollars
- Spending money in North Korea as a tourist doesn't significantly support the regime.
- Tourists should focus on learning and understanding, not supporting the regime.
Visa and Orientation
- Obtain a North Korean visa through a licensed travel agency.
- Attend the mandatory orientation in Beijing before traveling.