439: Going to North Korea: Part Two | Stereo Sunday

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Nov 29, 2020

Dive into the surreal experiences of traveling through North Korea, where tourism feels like a bizarre reality show. Discover the intricacies of North Korean subways, and enjoy the peculiarities of dining at unique restaurants. Engage in cultural exchanges through a lighthearted Ultimate Frisbee tournament that breaks down barriers. Laugh at the absurdities of karaoke, while contemplating life in a tightly controlled society. From unusual encounters to surprising culinary delights, the exploration is both humorous and eye-opening.

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Mysterious Plane Passengers

Jordan and Gabriel were on a small propeller plane in North Korea.
Mysterious passengers boarded at the last minute, separated by a curtain, raising suspicions.

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Suspicious "Businessman"

Jordan encountered a Korean man with a Russian passport on a flight who claimed to work in "business."
Further questioning revealed the man likely dealt in military equipment, possibly missile parts.

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Confiscated Magazine

Jordan tried to keep a magazine featuring Kim Jong-un as a souvenir.
A North Korean official on the plane confiscated it, highlighting the strict control of information.

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On This Week’s Stereo Sunday, We Continue Our Adventures in North Korea (Part One Can Be Found Here):

Gabe and Jordan traveled to North Korea (aka Democratic People's Republic of Korea -- or DPRK) together several times between 2011 and 2016.
As bizarre as you've heard North Korea can be, the reality is probably even weirder.
What do you actually do on a trip to North Korea?
How long does a typical itinerary last?
Should you strike up conversations with random people in transit (or let them tell you what you can and cannot read)?
What's so impressive about the Arirang Mass Games?
What should you do if you're accidentally caught up in propaganda production?
How do North Korean subways differ from what we've come to expect in the West?
How can throwing a frisbee thaw international iciness?
How much warm beer can you get for $20 cash money American?
Want to know what it's like to live out a scene from a David Lynch-directed musical? Just dine at a North Korean restaurant!
Will you get thrown into a gulag for performing the Star-Spangled Banner at karaoke in North Korea (or should you)?
Why did Kim Jong-il allegedly accompany his mother into battle as an infant?
In the US, we have freedom of speech. In the DPRK, you don't even have freedom from speech.
Why do so many Americans and Canadians own businesses in a town on the Chinese-North Korean border?
After talking about all the upsides of visiting North Korea as an American, what are the downsides?
If you visit North Korea, what will you encounter that you won't hear about on American network news?
We also answer some of our listener questions that came in live during the show!
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