North Korea, officially known as the Democratic Peoples’ Republic of Korea (try to say that aloud without laughing), is one of the most reclusive, repressive and ethnically homogeneous countries on earth. Of course all of that only makes me want to visit even more! I am obsessed with North Korea. But right now is not the best time to visit.
The time to visit is during Arirang, the annual Mass Games, which are known around the world and have become the country’s #1 positive claim to fame. (Because let’s be honest, the DPRK has countless negative claims to fame, from kidnapping to drug manufacturing to counterfeiting the Supernote — fake $100 USD bills of super high quality, in some cases even better than authentic bills.)
I’m rambling and getting off-topic now, but the point is that all of this ongoing controversy and drama surrounding North Korea only helps it rank higher on the ultimate travel blogger bucket list.
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