@@Maidaseu lmfao imagine dude. Why don’t you prove what you’re saying and I’ll track the source all the way down to “anonymous source.” Or “state department official” or “South Korean government official”
I’ve watched a LOT of North Korea vlogs but yours is probably my favourite thus far as it’s just a normal bloke visiting and giving honest opinions. Keep up the good work!
Agreed! Loving the "idiot abroad" vibe I'm getting with this guy's vlogs. Does no research of the country he's visiting, has very little knowledge of anything really but still tries to vlog his experiences.
Seems he does not know anything of North Korea at all.. Internet yeah right they have only national internet.. Are you born here? Yes they can not even visit the next village dude.. Get updated look some vlogs I suggest... Mac Donald's? Lol they not even know what it is as real internet they not even know it exist
He just seemed like a dumb tourist that didn’t do any research before entering and he literally believes everything the tour guides said without logical thinking and he keeped asking risky questions. I was so worried for his life just from watching this video smh
Yeah I'm sure it's just a recommendation to show respect, no? Obviously there is no way to enforce such a thing lol. Seems analogous to just standing during a national anthem, or something like that.
North Korean regime is famously inflating numbers so they can show off as a great country, with biggest everything and most of everything (e.g. they say one of their leaders wrote like 100 books a day and people actually believe it because of propaganda). Also half of the blocks in Pyongyang are empty or not even finished construction, as DPRK citizen you are allowed to go to Pyongyang only if you're elite and only on the state's invitation. That's why it seems there's not many people around because there actually isn't.
I study Geography in final year at uni here in Ireland/Northern Ireland, I'd really appreciate a copy of the newspaper to show my uni class! We study conflict geographies in particular so it would be extremely relevant, keep up the good work Simon!
@@ogloc636 Cheers dude, you know yourself just how wonderful of a subject it is, and you can essentially guarantee its relevance as most people don't realise Geography also includes socio-economics, geopolitics and many other human sciences!
@@sheikhando4815 Its never too late to study geography, look for a student loan to cover tuition fees or alternatively feast your eyes on the endless library that is the internet!
Yep got it. Officially the most insane moment ever recorded on camera. The North Korean learning English From sharks tale... Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant
:Simon locked up for 10 years and his whole family kidnapped Simon: what a set of fantastic people, the people of Korea are lovely yeah cheers mate thanks pal fantastic beautiful raw egg you have
Andre the scout hope he isn't planning on returning doubt they'd let him out even if the government asked for him back Kim will just threaten to nuke them and that'll be the end of that😂
Getting to see the world from the comfort of my own home, you've saved me a load of money Simon! Keep up the fantastic content pal, you're the only RUclipsr who I can relate to, gone from working 9-5 to travelling the world!
By far the best content on youtube. I really hope your channel grows and grows, you deserve it! Your videos are helping me through a tough time and I appreciate it mate 💙
Genuinely one of the most interesting vids I've seen in a while, even better considering it's from simon so it has a bit of personality to it with a lad just saying his opinions about the country
Been subbed since 11k can’t believe how much you have grown as a channel and as a person . Couldn’t be prouder mate, keep the great content going. 👏👏 From Aus
So what? 99,9% of all people who travel to places visits "the best of the country" anyway, wherever they go. People always complain about this when it comes to DPRK, like they would like to visit the rural areas anyway?! How often do people travel to whatever and say "Let's not go to the awesome beautiful places, let's go 500 km out in the fields where the poor people live!"? Not very often...
@@hellion9547 It depends what you want in a trip/holiday. It doesn’t give you a compete or whole view on the place you’re visiting. Seeing the more local and authentic areas although may not be as beautiful can give you a different and more genuine experience.
@@hellion9547I have been to many countries and there I have always seen the worse sides of their country. But looking at North Korea, it's a typical sightseeing mechanism from communism. In Poland we also had something like this: shows visitors about cool places and they said we were super strong etc... and meanwhile the militia killed people
Great video Simon, keep it coming mate. I spent a few years teaching in the ROK and always wanted to visit DPRK. You never, the north might open up its borders and I could have an opportunity to teach over there. Would love one of those DPRK newspapers. Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa.
When Simon's in the Music Room checking out the computer, the Beatles song Girl is literally playing from a stereo! (5:07-5:27) From other online vids I watched, they use Beatles music in the Study House in order to practice English. (Being North Korea, maybe it's all just for show)
I do like Simon’s videos, it feels so natural, as if he is not aware that he is filming himself. It’s very watchable and has very good video editing. This is million times better than any travel programmes on TV, where it looks staged and the presenters are too corny.
Hey Simon unreal experience I bet! Would love to be able to go and share to other people this strange but yet wonderful place! Thank you for you being an inspiration for so many including myself mate your wicked 🤙🤙🤙
Btw Pyongyang is the where the 10% of people live that means it’s the richest and most powerful people that live it looks alright but I think if you go somewhere else in small towns there would be a lot of poverty
Simon = someone who will do anything crazy and vlog it, then go to a radioactive ghost town, and then goes to North Korea and somehow vlogs the whole thing
Simon disrespects the Koreans gets thrown over his hotel room balcony, at the bottom he whispers (I never jumped, I was thrown over by these really nice guys).
The Mass Games is amazing, the world’s largest gymnastics display in the world’s largest stadium
Well said, Kim
Kim Jong un is president who loves his country
the little fat dictator
Rocket man 👍
nice one kim
You can't zoom into his head or something
*zooms into his head*
love it hahaha
Legit wtf tho he's gonna get killed 🤣
obviously zoomed in using editing after leaving north korea, bit disrespectful that
@@abdulkadirosman2816, disrespectful treatment is the least the North Korean Government deserves.
@@HoriaNeagu attitude like yours is the reason why the english colonised and enslaved people.
@@abdulkadirosman2816 Horia Neagu is right tho
North Korean Military Officer: threatens Simon for filming
Simon: What a lovely guy
RandomEmyr copied or nah
"cheers mate"
Im made a joke like that in June it was like guy robs simon
Simon... what a lovely guy 😃
Jack Redmond ya mate i believe u xx
@@JackRedmond cool story.
North Korean Soldier: If you keep filming we will shoot you
Simon: Cheers mate, what a lovely guy
What a top guy 😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Yea he let him sleep on the couch what a great guy
Simon 'He literally tried to shoot me!!'
Its like when mr bald was walking around running into the taliban
6:35
Simon: do you like living here?
North Korean: *looks over shoulder*
eh yeah
Nigga scared
Ohhhh 🥺😲noooo
travon dees 😹
That’s a loaded question lol
:(
the tour guides must have one of the best jobs in nk, being able to interact with people from foreign countries
Especially if they make a mistake and get executed
Most of tour guides in communist countries work for the intelligence services. Do not let the appearances fool you.
@@Maidaseu what are you talking about mate? Like jesus y’all just say shit
@@mkineggs You obviously don't know anything about North Korea. Do some research before trying to call me out.
@@Maidaseu lmfao imagine dude. Why don’t you prove what you’re saying and I’ll track the source all the way down to “anonymous source.” Or “state department official” or “South Korean government official”
Koreans: you're banned in our country.
Simon: Happy days.
bal what an absolute legend that guy was
Thank you
Have a good one
Lol I wasn't planning on visiting anyways. South Korea maybe.
😂
Simon meets Kim Jong-Un who has a terrible humanitarian record.
Simon: Honestly what a lovely guy
🤣
Mathew Baggott underrated comment😂😂🤣🤣🤣
Terrible? What did you say about me?!
Kim Jong-un shut up you ain’t Kim 😂 usted es cubano ami no me mientas compadre
@@davids.6933 lol amigo como te gordo de la frio
I’ve watched a LOT of North Korea vlogs but yours is probably my favourite thus far as it’s just a normal bloke visiting and giving honest opinions.
Keep up the good work!
Agreed! Loving the "idiot abroad" vibe I'm getting with this guy's vlogs. Does no research of the country he's visiting, has very little knowledge of anything really but still tries to vlog his experiences.
It is far too uncritical. NK is not a paradise
@@bruhmonkey9439 Gotta remember. The guy's a complete idiot. Probably isn't aware of what's truly going on in North Korea
Seems he does not know anything of North Korea at all.. Internet yeah right they have only national internet.. Are you born here? Yes they can not even visit the next village dude.. Get updated look some vlogs I suggest... Mac Donald's? Lol they not even know what it is as real internet they not even know it exist
He just seemed like a dumb tourist that didn’t do any research before entering and he literally believes everything the tour guides said without logical thinking and he keeped asking risky questions. I was so worried for his life just from watching this video smh
A absolutely love how humble you are and always treat other people with so much respect!
Typical Welsh
Not everyone feels that way..
lol what
Reminds me of logan paul
@@xxdudexx20 reminds me of Kim Jong what a guy
"If you take a picture of the statue...you can't crop it or zoom into its head"
Uhhh... these people do know what photo editing is, right? lol
Yeah I'm sure it's just a recommendation to show respect, no? Obviously there is no way to enforce such a thing lol. Seems analogous to just standing during a national anthem, or something like that.
They chose to bow to the statues
In North Korea you get the death sentence if you Photoshop the dear leaders.
Please do North Korea no money using tinder and couchsurfing to survive
utubebroadcaster they don’t have anything there is just slavery with more steps
Internet is banned there is no tinder or couch surfing hes as good as dead if he tried that in north korea
Hahahhaha
North Koreans aren't allowed to go on the internet let alone having tinder lol
minute 3: surviving slavery camp
24 hours No money challenge. Relying on the kindness of the loving North Korean communists.
Kaden Storrs *natlionalists That’s the bigger part of their ideology
this, but unironically
**he s found dead in a damn river**
@@cavyq Shut up commie sympathiser.
Dunny2k why do westerners think it’s ok to dictate what other countries do
If they are communists what the fcuk it got to do with you ?
1:15 Simon “ think we’ve gotta be respectful and wear long trousers “
Also Simon : * wears some trackies
😂
🤣
North Koreans: there are 30 million books
Simon: No there’s not
North Koreans: 3 million people live in Pyongyang
Simon: No they don’t
26,000,00 People live in North Korea. Mor books than people
Kim must lock million people in his dungeon.
Obviously Pyongyang looks like a town than a capital city. So dead empty.
North Korean regime is famously inflating numbers so they can show off as a great country, with biggest everything and most of everything (e.g. they say one of their leaders wrote like 100 books a day and people actually believe it because of propaganda).
Also half of the blocks in Pyongyang are empty or not even finished construction, as DPRK citizen you are allowed to go to Pyongyang only if you're elite and only on the state's invitation. That's why it seems there's not many people around because there actually isn't.
they have internet, but actually they don't. lol
@@vjtheowl6091People just don't around aimlessy. These "empty" city comments are BS.
Simon has just got to be the most realistic and entertaining guy out there. Always the same high quality vlogs. Keep making the great stuff!👍👍👍
I study Geography in final year at uni here in Ireland/Northern Ireland, I'd really appreciate a copy of the newspaper to show my uni class! We study conflict geographies in particular so it would be extremely relevant, keep up the good work Simon!
Good luck final year bro. I’ve just graduated in May in geography!!
@@ogloc636 Cheers dude, you know yourself just how wonderful of a subject it is, and you can essentially guarantee its relevance as most people don't realise Geography also includes socio-economics, geopolitics and many other human sciences!
@@JohnnyGonzalez007 well bie wtc
Hey guys, I’m 22 and love geography, I love capital cities and places, I like locating different seas. Am I too late you study geography at uni?
@@sheikhando4815 Its never too late to study geography, look for a student loan to cover tuition fees or alternatively feast your eyes on the endless library that is the internet!
Notification came from Simon.....dropped everything and 9 seconds later im watching!
Anyone else? :)
Yes
Yep got it. Officially the most insane moment ever recorded on camera. The North Korean learning English From sharks tale... Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant
Suprised they didn't lock you up for getting on everbody's nerves
Ha ha hes full of himself alright
XD Ikr Couldnt stop pausing the vid and face palming Lmfao
TopBunter don’t watch it then lol
I like him
@@codeize1447 salty
:Simon locked up for 10 years and his whole family kidnapped
Simon: what a set of fantastic people, the people of Korea are lovely yeah cheers mate thanks pal fantastic beautiful raw egg you have
Honestly what a guy
Ahaha
Happy days mate
😂😂😂
When is the London To Singapore challenge starting? WE ARE WAITING!!!
Don't mind that, Simon is back and alive 👍
true mate!
I have a question, because is he allowed to take subscribers help? Because otherwise it's impossible
@@maxSVB it's not impossible. Have you seen the BBC series race across the world?
You don’t know how long I’ve been waiting for another video 😨😂
Harry Seal johnson 4 days?
North Korea: bans Western movies
Also North Korea: watches Shark Tale
RUclips about north Korea is some overreacting
And supports liverpool
Love how you film the parts that you're not allowed to. Thanks for those rare clips. 😍
Simon please be careful mate, I don't want my favourite RUclipsr being imprisoned in North Korea😂😭❤️
Considering he's uploading, I doubt he's still there.
FREDDIE TRACEY he isn’t there anymore
@@RB-NZ2 yea he is
@@DomenBremecXCVI I was kinda joking
@@DomenBremecXCVI no shit
Asking a North Korean guy "who do you support?" is a risky business.
James Murphy ??
He asked what team he supports not political
“You can’t like zoom into his head”
*zooms into head
Gamers Edition the best part.
Hahhahah I was like so confused when he zoomed into his head 🤣🤣🤣
Simon: you can’t like crop in or zoom into his head or something
*proceeds to zoom in on his head*
Mike 😂😂😂😂
It's just a matter of being respectful. You're not going to get punished if you accidentally do it or make a small joke.
Pretty sure the editing was done after leaving the country
Simon: Is there WiFi?
Korean woman: Yes
Also Simon: TIME TO GET WORK DONE
What a nice WiFi
I heard wifi in n Korea only gives you access to 12 websites all monitored by the army but that might just be natives
"you can't zoom on his head "... then proceeds to zoom 😂😂
Madlad
Andre the scout hope he isn't planning on returning doubt they'd let him out even if the government asked for him back Kim will just threaten to nuke them and that'll be the end of that😂
What a lovely guy
that was the editing..
Getting to see the world from the comfort of my own home, you've saved me a load of money Simon!
Keep up the fantastic content pal, you're the only RUclipsr who I can relate to, gone from working 9-5 to travelling the world!
By far the best content on youtube. I really hope your channel grows and grows, you deserve it! Your videos are helping me through a tough time and I appreciate it mate 💙
Your choice of music / audio in this North Korea series is absolutely amazing. Production quality top notch
this is the best and funniest footage ever of Nth Korea! cheers Simon! what a place
Keep up the good work Simon!!! I’m so excited for this update. Huge fan!
Not allowed to film in North Korea
Simon: Films anyway 😂
Honestly one of my favourite RUclips channels, your channel has come on so much and everything you receive is deserved. Quality content.
Outstanding video mate! Really a great insight into such a secretive and "bustling" city.
Genuinely one of the most interesting vids I've seen in a while, even better considering it's from simon so it has a bit of personality to it with a lad just saying his opinions about the country
Simon talking about not being allowed to crop the statue..... has half the statue cropped out.
Been waiting for another video all week night time is better with a Simon video to look forward to 🤣
Another Great Video, you inspire us all. Keep up the great work 👍
Kim Jong Un throws Simon in a gulag.
Simon: "Happy days!"
New - Exclusive footage from a Gulag!
Been subbed since 11k can’t believe how much you have grown as a channel and as a person . Couldn’t be prouder mate, keep the great content going.
👏👏 From Aus
...You can’t zoom in to his head... continues to zoom in on his head! Hahahaha what a legend 3:00
North Korea looks so amazing but you’re definitely being shown the best of the country as you’re not allowed to go anywhere else without a tour guide
So what? 99,9% of all people who travel to places visits "the best of the country" anyway, wherever they go. People always complain about this when it comes to DPRK, like they would like to visit the rural areas anyway?! How often do people travel to whatever and say "Let's not go to the awesome beautiful places, let's go 500 km out in the fields where the poor people live!"? Not very often...
@@hellion9547 It depends what you want in a trip/holiday. It doesn’t give you a compete or whole view on the place you’re visiting. Seeing the more local and authentic areas although may not be as beautiful can give you a different and more genuine experience.
@@oao6810 Yeah of course! I'm just saying, most people do not travel like that anyway. Some do, of course, but most do not.
exactly
@@hellion9547I have been to many countries and there I have always seen the worse sides of their country. But looking at North Korea, it's a typical sightseeing mechanism from communism. In Poland we also had something like this: shows visitors about cool places and they said we were super strong etc... and meanwhile the militia killed people
Ooh a new video, excited to see this one x ❤🙏 keep it going!
You're the only Vlogger I enjoy watching, keep it up!!!😍
Great video Simon, keep it coming mate. I spent a few years teaching in the ROK and always wanted to visit DPRK. You never, the north might open up its borders and I could have an opportunity to teach over there.
Would love one of those DPRK newspapers.
Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa.
Would you ever want to do a challenge in Russia?
He should! Russia is actually a really cool place. I went not long ago.
That's a shout that mate, would love to see Simon go to Russia. Maybe even a coast to coast challenge or something mental like that!
Trabssiberian / transmongolian railway with stops in different cities en route
Nope! Mr bald owns Russia!
Ariana Hankey where did you go in Russia dude?
Makes sense why the place was empty..everyone was preparing at the stadium
Simon visits Korea
All other Asian countries?
"ARE WE A JOKE TO YOU!"
Appreciate you showing us around Pyongyang, Simon! Looking forward to the next video!
I am officially addicted to your channel now! It is compulsory try and visit Tbilisi Georgia.
"The guides guides guides finally here..." 🤣🤣
Love it from the best RUclipsr in Wrexham 😂😂
Liam Roberts I live near there
@@willhalls5451 same I'm from Ruthin area where are you from?
You’re incredible that you film and get away with so much 😂
When Simon's in the Music Room checking out the computer, the Beatles song Girl is literally playing from a stereo! (5:07-5:27)
From other online vids I watched, they use Beatles music in the Study House in order to practice English. (Being North Korea, maybe it's all just for show)
5:20 is that "Girl" by The Beatles? Quite surprising
I do like Simon’s videos, it feels so natural, as if he is not aware that he is filming himself. It’s very watchable and has very good video editing. This is million times better than any travel programmes on TV, where it looks staged and the presenters are too corny.
Simon just risked literal torture and execution for zooming in on the statue's head
Would have been edited after he left the country
Hey Simon unreal experience I bet! Would love to be able to go and share to other people this strange but yet wonderful place! Thank you for you being an inspiration for so many including myself mate your wicked 🤙🤙🤙
Wow, cheers from Singapore!
There’s a huge part of me that wants to go to NK thanks for showing this series!
Another fab video Simon! My kids have asked so many questions and learnt so much about North Korea from your videos. Love them! :-)
We all have expectations being in a new place or doing new projects
Your expectations depend wholly on things you might have heard or seen
@@christyjohnson9679 sometimes, hearing from others bring wrong expectations which leads to discouragement
The things I have heard about Bitcoin mining and forex trading almost discouraged me from Investing in it
I only had to take that bold step that was needed to invest.
I'm now getting my return on investment (ROI) weekly
@@lucasanthony9704 I heard Bitcoin is a very profitable source of income
Btw Pyongyang is the where the 10% of people live that means it’s the richest and most powerful people that live it looks alright but I think if you go somewhere else in small towns there would be a lot of poverty
Armaan Nagra over 10 percent actually. 3 million live in Pyongyang out of 25 million in North Korea total.
nfakhrim oh k
No one:
Simon in North Korea:I’m staaaving Right let’s try the McDonald’s trick
Rewatching, such an amazing trip to Nortth Korea!! Must have been an amazing time, I know I will never get to go there, a different world!! Thanks!!
The guides’ guide guide😂😂😂 hilarious
Happy days 😆
You didn’t go to North Korea. You went to theatrical PYONGYANG ONLY.
100%
thegrandfinale2 It’s an orchestrated tour. They’re obviously not allowing them to see the absolute poverty in the rest of the country.
@@GeorgiaOverdrive yeah mate, when you go on a London bus you usually visit wealthy areas in Central London, not Brixton, Tooting and Croydon...
Billy Neville you aren’t forced to do a London bus tour.
Your only option in NK is the stages theatrics.
@@billyneville8579 Brixton is wealthy nowaday😂
8:17 his face when the egg slipped lmaoooo 😂😭
Living in Pyonygyang for 24 hours without money
Once again, incredible vlogs!! Can’t wait to see the next.
5:16 is that a Beatles song. In DPRK
7:35 literally every city right now in 2020.
Simon: Is that where they have the nukes and stuff?
Aussie guy: uhh yeah yeah yeah... (fear of execution)
6:38 wonder if the answer is different but maybe he’s scared to say.
Simon: you actually have to get the whole thing in shot.
Always simon literally cutting in while recording: 3:00
Good job making it look so casual there. All the other videos ive seen there made it look pretty tight.
No Money Challenge 2019: North Korean Internment Camp
I don’t get it, thought they’re completely cut off from the rest of the world. How does the bus driver know about Liverpool and all?
Lrobably from British tourists like simon
Because their TV covers quite a bit of foreign sports, and PL stats and game are regularly broadcast in their sports news.
Simon = someone who will do anything crazy and vlog it, then go to a radioactive ghost town, and then goes to North Korea and somehow vlogs the whole thing
Watching your videos is like a tv series, so addictive and can’t wait for more, 👍🏽
Awesome insight into N.Korea. loved the vid, would love one of the newspapers too!
I agree sharks tale helped my English go from a c- to an a+ so yes it helps
Simon and the EU boys debunking North Korea testing their internet hahahaha
I would like the German dudes Instagram 😂
9:18 if I'm not mistaken, this is a tram from Prague. Prague send their retired trams to North Korea.
5:51 theres not much green here. Half the buildings are green
"you cannot zoom into the statue"
Also him zooms in 💀
“You can’t zoom into his head” zooms into his head 3:05
Simon disrespects the Koreans gets thrown over his hotel room balcony, at the bottom he whispers (I never jumped, I was thrown over by these really nice guys).
Great video mate, only thing better is the team you support!
Great video mate. Can’t wait to read the Korean News.
Kids at 2:45 look like they can't hold the pain😂😂😂
After seeing your videos on North Korea, I would actually love to go there. So so interesting how the country «works» ( if you know what I mean)
2:51 best part
What a vlog mate! An eye opening experience through your lenses.
Brilliant insight in to N.Korea looking forward to the next vid