15 Things You Should Know Before You Go to North Korea

15 Things You Should Know Before You Go to North Korea

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Zoe Discovers
3 Video Views·Aug 16, 2025  #northkorea #dprk #northkoreatour

North Korea travel is still a largely unheard-of thing. There’s not so much information about it on the internet (that you can really rely on) and most is put together by bloggers who have been there once (or may never have been) who want to ride the “wow look I went to North Korea” train. 
Well, that's all fine. 
But what about the stuff to REALLY prepare you for your North Korea travel? 

I’ve put together quite a personal account of the things you should know before going to North Korea that will help prepare you for your trip, as well as help you to get the most out of your experience.


1:56 1. It’s NOT actually all fake

3:13 2. Military parades - don’t expect to see one!

4:18 3. How do I talk to North Koreans?

5:39 4. What if a missile is launched when I’m there!?

6:45 5. Can I take pictures? Can I bring my mobile phone?

7:21 6. What if I do something or say something bad?

9:53 7. I want to walk around by myself…

11:04 8. BRING ENOUGH MONEY!!!

12:04 9. Check your phone!

12:56 10. Tips on packing

13:28 11. Food in North Korea

14:40 12. Be prepared for the action

15:51 13. Be prepared to be… underwhelmed. (In a good way)

16:56 14. Expect the unexpected

17:44 15. You’ll leave with more questions than answers



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Hello! I'm Zoe and I'm from the UK. I'm here to give you a different insight into North Korea, from someone who has called it their second home for more than 2 years.

I'm not here to play into the media role of saying how crazy and terrifying North Korea is. There are plenty of vlogs out there who give you that "experience".

I'm here to give facts, answer questions, and show a human insight into the DPRK (North Korea).
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