Walking through North Korea (Walk in North Korean Countryside & Pyongyang) | 2022
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- This video takes you walking through North Korea, on walks in Pyongyang as well as walks through the North Korean countryside.
Whilst it includes some of my favourite walks in North Korea, it certainly misses out some of the most beautiful - mainly because I didn't get round to filming these amazing hikes etc yet. (Will do once I get back!).
You may be thinking, are you allowed to walk around in North Korea? Well, yes - and no. But the basic answer is yes; you can walk around in North Korea. But there are places you can walk around, and there are some places you can’t walk around. And like the rules anywhere in North Korea, you should always have a guide with you. But that doesn't mean you have to stay glued to your guide whilst walking! It's probably a lot more free than you're thinking, though!
Let’s get walking!
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1. NORTH KOREA WALK 1: PYONGYANG
Kim Il Sung Square - Foreign Language Bookstore
Our first walk takes us on one of the most popular walks in Pyongyang - from Kim Il Sung Square (the famous area where military parades take place) to the Foreign Language bookstore.
This walk takes about 5 - 10 minutes depending on how much time you have and how much time you stick around Kim Il Sung Square.
To the left is a popular station where the Pyongyang traffic ladies stand. And to the right is the foreign language bookstore!
2. NORTH KOREA WALK 2: KAESONG
-Kaesong Folk Hotel - Kaesong City
Next up is one of my favourite walks through Kaesong in the far South of North Korea. Here, we are just a few minutes drive away from the DMZ, North - South Korean border.
When walking in North Korea, it’s ok not to stick like glue to your guide but instead enjoy a walk at your own pace, as long as you don’t wander off too much.
Originally part of South Korea, Kaesong was spared a lot of bombing during the war so retains a lot of its original buildings and traditional streets.
It’s a common sight to see lots of bikes during the morning commute.
3. NORTH KOREA WALK 3: WONSAN
Wonsan Hotel - Wonsan Pier - Wonsan Lighthouse (and back)
Another favourite walk of mine is through Wonsan. Wonsan is located on North Korea’s east coast. It’s where North Korea’s famous new resort is being built, and also where the Mangyongbong-92 boat is moored.
Here, you have the chance to explore a seaside town and go for a sunset walk along the pier.
You’ll find a lot of locals along here going for a walk - and it’s also a popular date spot.
It’s a perfect place to pick up the catch of the day, and you can even stick around and have some on the pier if you like!
At the end of the pier is a lighthouse which offers a great view of Wonsan city, including the hotel you’re staying in!
4. NORTH KOREA WALK 4: PYONGYANG
Back in Pyongyang we take another walk along the river Taedong which separates Pyongyang between East and West, and check out some apartment blocks and the volleyball courts (where we usually conduct an annual game annually against the Koreans!)
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MUSIC:
"General Star"
LINKS:
Walking in Pyongyang (Ryomyong Street), more info: koryogroup.com...
Walking in Kaesong, more info: koryogroup.com...
Walking through Pyongyang ( @Koryo Tours Walking through Pyongyang • Walking Through Pyongyang )
THINGS TO NOTE:
Bus: My really Northern accent when I say the word 'bus' - so sorry..!
White Streets: Did you notice that the trees are painted white?
For some reason, everyone seems to notice this and ask me why...
I finally got down to the bottom of this. But what are your guesses?
Filmed throughout 2019-2020, produced in 2022.
SUBTITLES:
Eng/Port: Rafael Freitas
#northkorea #pyongyang #walk
That background music brings some empathy of my childhood in the beginning of 90’s in china 🥹
My prof assigned your video to watch for his urban sociology class. You rock! Thanks for making this video.
Wow, thats pretty cool! Thanks to you and your prof :)!
Fudd Pang Pang lord to fat to launch a missile and he coward
Thank you for sharing this video. I've always wondered what it's like walking around in places like N. Korea.
It's not pleasent
North Korea is like Old China in 80'90, i feel enter into a memory frame that is so old, interesting and full of peace
They reject Jesus Christ as their Saviour they kill and break the commandments and laws of The Father Judgement Day is soon and they don't care
thank you for the walk also they look like they're living in 70-90s
thats the power of multiple economic blockages
do you actually know what the 70s looked like?
@@macriggland6526 looked exactly like this dude, I’m from Asia & I’ve seen many pictures
More like in hell
@@usdepartmentofthetreasury489then fight for stopping the blockade
no matter what people say about north korea the nature there is amazing. and i belive the people are too
Kind, friendly sweet people are everywhere in the world. it’s not that hard to be kind and you know what they say. There’s three sides in every story I think that if people are going to travel, forget about politics, just have fun. Enjoy it. Live in the moment.
Hey Zoe, what's the name of background music?
I liked it so much 🥺..
The music is General Star by Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble, Volume 175
My mother was born in Pyongyang on May 5, 1947
Beautiful walk! Any idea when we'll be able to walk those streets again? :(
Not sure yet :(
@@ZoeDiscovers 😭😭😭
Do you have coronavirus lock down too?
@@youknowmyfirstlastname3206 dude come on.......
Now we can
What is the music used in the video? With this tour, can you walk through the cities and visit towns?
Hi! I know this is a bit of an odd question, but were you allowed to wear or bring makeup in North Korea? NK defectors often share that they weren't allowed to wear red lipsticks and mascaras when they were living there. ^ ^
yup its totally fine. one of the guides loves to wear bright pink lipstick and I think they all wear mascara!
"Its common to see a lot of bikes in the morning commute. Yeah because only a select few people are allowed to own cars abd there arent gas stations everywhere like in the west
Imo tbh its actually alot better that way.
The music is hauntingly beautiful. What is it?
Beautiful! Thank you!
Glad you like it!
Hi, nice video, i've noticed that you'r guide was the same as Michael Pelin,right ?
In one of these yes :)
It is delightful to enjoy a natural video of this faraway land, no propaganda here, no bias, no judgement, it looks so peaceful and clean, and everybody is smiling❤
Right, I wish everybody would just travel and not bring up politics and things like that. These people are still human beings. no country is perfect. Are they are things that are not right and you are going to disagree with sure but don’t bother people let them live their life.
i wish there could be less music and more information about the place
Then you will have to watch another video. Or save up and travel to North Korea yourself, once the borders open again.
So her walks starts from 3:23
Thank you so much! I’m very interested to see more videos
NO PORN IS ALOUD
They are all tourists
Why not visit the many concentration camps where hundreds of thousands are held captive in appalling conditions.
I now understand when defectors say they are sad they can never go back. What a beautiful country. There is truly nothing like it.
Great video
I am from Morocco and my dream is to visit North Korea one day I love unexpected places
love their country cuz I see no trash
Yes, drop a cigar and your entire family goes to the camp.
the roads are quiet because there are no vehicles due to economic difficulties. it is very comparable to South Korea.
It’s all propaganda’s
It’s kinda hard to drive a fresh Nissan gtr when your country is blocked economically by every world government in the so called west
No legs
@@andyduan1757Si, hasta dicen que se comen a sus niños!
😂
The whole environment looks better that thought. Only scene I could imagine before this video was they were living in hell like every kid goes on street and bagging for food
Hello To Everyone From North Dakota
They keep saying Pyongyang is the only clean place but holy shit Wonsan and Kaesong's streets are clean as fuck, I suppose its just an East Asian thing to be clean.
LOL
Is it possible to request to visit certain places in Pyongyang
Yup, especially if you're on a private tour.
@@ZoeDiscovers What kind of selection would a person get?
The streets are very clean
Wonsan looks absolutely beautiful thank you for the walk around xx
It really is!
Wonsan looks great! Looking forward to seeing more walks 👍
More to come!
People in nokor can't access internet, and can't see porn videos
The lady at 7:38 is wearing a Nike jacket. Since when is this possible in North Korea? And how can you afford this? Mysterious!
I'm not an expert, but I'd say about 4/5 of the people you see in North Korea are actors, maybe more. To make it seems more "Western" to the predominantly American/British tourists, the government gives these people special clothing to make the place look more lenient and free, when in actuality, they probably have to burn those clothes afterwards. That's my working theory.
Its just a copy from China probably.
So you're just passing some days there or are you in some kind of holidays? Because I heard that it is like A period of three days or so for tourist.. 🤔 I wonder What would be the procedures for someone to be able to move there 💭 what a beautiful culture and country 🇰🇵🌺❣️
Holidays depend, from a couple of days to up to a few weeks or couple of months. To move there its incredibly difficult, it needs to be for work or something.
@@ZoeDiscovers ahh I see..💭 thanks miss Zoe for the answer.. I really like your channel, I'm waiting for more videos from there 🇰🇵🌺😊 take care! Saludos 💐👋🏻 hug
Move there? Are you insane? Just move to a hut with nothing and don't eat for a few weeks. Then you'll replicate your life in NK. Do you know nothing about this country? Have you read nothing from the people have have escaped the prison camps?
Please walk as through the location of those starving people , those empty village and buildings..
We all knew that NK just let you see what they want you to see about their country ..
Go to America
Those clams and seafood on the pier were so staged. So ridiculous. 99.9% of the population is undernourished.
Che paradiso! Il comunismo è bellissimo. Vorrei vivere lì!
Ahhh what beautiful video, all the people there look so free and happy
they arent tho..
@@LightskinSnipez You aren't too.
@@muitnecsa3489 I am trust me
I dont understand too much english. Is not that tourists cant walk alone? Why she was walking as another korean?
How possible is it to go to places outside of Pyongyang? Like Hamhung for example
theyre included in some tours! just have to stay longer than 2 or 3 days is all
I want to visit so bad the streets look so clean like in China!
Its pretty commy
The streets look so quiet without cars. Nice visit. Thank you for the walk.
hope you enjoyed!
영상에 나온곳들 보면 한국 70년대랑 똑같네요..타임머신 타고 돌아간 기분이 들어요..
Todo, gracias a los ataques y Sanciones.
I hope Koryo includes Songwa street whenever they start back up
THEY don't HAVe DAnK MEmEES THerE
Clean country
Very nice video
Is it easy to go there as a tourist?
Yes easier than you think! Have a look at Koryogroup.com 😊
@@ZoeDiscovers Thanks -I will check .
Not if you're an American
De verdad son calles de Corea Del Norte? Se ven interesante y curiosas
I live in Seoul, South Korea. Wonsan looks like a city with wonderful beach but regretfully we can't go there now, even though we, South & North, had been the same country for about 1,000 years in the past. I also feel pity that North Koreans are living in a poor living condition. Looking forward to the day I can visit lots of tourist attractions in North Korea.
I hope one day you can visit!
I'm so sad about the fact that those superpowers were dividing countries into their influence sphere back in the day.
But today as a civilian of a divided country you just can't visit your own motherland due to it's division and political restrictions.
I feel so much sorrow im my heart...
Korea is so beautiful, and the people are so kind and positive. You must unite asap.
Long live DPRK long live kim jong un
@@ddst777 why?
Very nice video.
As a question, at 13:46 the building has Chinese writing.
Is it translated for Koreans who know no Chinese ?
A few of these buildings can be found around Pyongyang and the use of Chinese writing dates back from when Korean used a mix of alphabet and Chinese characters (kind of like Japanese now). Now, Korean doesn't use characters but you'll find a lot of Koreans know some simple ones and often the name of something in Chinese characters translates to the Korean exactly, so people will be able to work out or understand the meaning (:
Interesting, thank you! The red lapel pin is not as ubiquitous as I thought.
Where are all the ppl?
Thanks Zoe Great Video.
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you ขอบคุณ
Beautiful!
Thank you!
@@ZoeDiscovers yeah!
Damn this place looks clean.
Maybe so indian or pakistani dignatries should visit this place???
Conhecendo a Coreia do Norte através de seu canal , parabéns e obrigado!!!❤🇧🇷
Ting tong me so Asian
Eu também :)
Venho aprendendo coreano há um tempo e sonho em um dia visitar a Coréia popular, mas meus amigos juram que é pq sou fã de kpop enrustido rsrs
@@DiGarcia0011😅wtf el kpop es de corea del sur
7:29 lady in red has been on a north korean diet for a week
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
is it filmed 2022?
I love It, everything seems to be so calm. I live in a busy city and hate It. It's a shame that the government limit people so much :(
they limit foreigners in case they are cia scum
They also starve and torture their people as well
@@Sileray18 Bro this isn't the 90s North Korea has recovered ever since the Arduous March.🙄
Why can you use RUclips in North Korea
Probably Like in China where you Just have to Download a vpn
Or she edited and uploeaded the Videos when Back at Home
@@maditabr1301She upload it at home
Tourists are allowed to.. Plus she's just recording. She can upload when she gets home.
Your hair always looks fantastic in your videos- nice to see these videos showing another side of life in a different country.
More to come!
😆
Wonsan is beautiful wow! its giving me Japan vibes idk why xD
Oof, they wouldn’t like to hear you say that. Imperialist Japan was a serious aggressor to DPRK. Greatly contributed to where they are today.
Asians live there, so ewww!
Good sides aside, nearly all of the cyclers were circling just to keep the group occupied...
How do you know?
Most probably this is the fancy part of NK. I can only imagine what terrifying pictures you would see if you go to the outskirts of town...
You mean LA? Yeah, it's pretty terrifying the amount of homeless people and poverty that goes on the US outside tourist zones but I'm praying everyday they get liberated from their despotic government that keeps them miserable.
@@NaFran49 You should go to North Korea now and live there. I will be very happy if you permanently live there.
Just because there's no trash shown in the video you think North Korea is good? 😆..Go there and enjoy the 80s life 🤭. Let's see if you can survive 1 year in a country without Internet, low HDI, small GDP economy and with many tight policies. 🤭
@@johnpaulolivocustodio2586 who's talking about trash? Weird you talking about it when I was speaking about homelessness...also darling it's kinda funny how you think people have to go to NK to experience any of what you said. I'm just thankful I don't live in a country where people beg others not to call an ambulance or they will go bankrupted!
...? Oh you mean the countryside? Have you never seen a countryside before? Have you never been to the rural areas of country?, North Korea is a poor country, thats expected but they are cleaner, more disciplined, and don't have homeless people and drug addicts on the streets like LA, New York, and many other US states, as well as other countries.
Amazing!
Muchas gracias por sus videos
Looks a lot nicer than the western propagandists make it seem
Western propaganda always do that with countries like North Korea, Russia, China or México
@@NoNamePerson98 so you think NK is a free and happy country with a good leader and you can say what you want?? The countries you list are not democracies and are led by a dictator. I think you need to listen to Yeonmi Park for instance.
@@NoNamePerson98 I think you need to do some research or atleast watch a lot of documentaries and actual footage inside NorthKorea .. It will change your view literally
@@davidacebates2490 Hey I know that North Korea is a shi*** country because they don’t have any freedom and it’s a poor country, I’m aware of that, but we don’t really know how the people live in Pyongyang, a city built for the elite.
I never said that North Korea is a good no un try to live, because it’s not, it’s one of the worst countries to live.
@@davidacebates2490 But you can’t deny that western propaganda always makes everything looks even worst
Today I started following you on your 2 instagram accounts and on youtube. In November 2020 I discovered kdrama and fell in love with Korea. Your videos will teach me a lot. Greetings from Mexico
Those are south Korean. In North Korea it's just real drama.
Hope you enjoy :)
South and North and completely different countries
@@puma88bnuShe can watch Crash Landing on You thou lolllll
Good video & you beautiful as always 💕
Thank you!!
Hi! I would like to visit North Korea someday! There is one question for you! Are North Korean borders opened? I read many articles but it's said that tourist can't get there even in 2022. I hope to see the whole Asia in future by myself(it's my dream, haha).
Regards from Ukraine!🇺🇦
Hi! Sorry to just get back to you now.Unfortunately DPRK borders are still shut for now...
Beautiful and ordered cities indeed - QUITE different from BRAZIL’s.
Oi :)
So glad you mentioned your Patreon, didn't know you had one and joined ❤️ thank you for these amazing videos to show us the country
Thanks so much Stephanie, just messaging you on there now :D Yay!
No car. Only bike... You should know what you are saying about nk...
2 full minutes just staring at a concrete bridge, that was sooooo fun
Edit: nevermind, it's like 10 minutes of bridges
left-hand driving, like Japan?
No, they drive on the right. In both Koreas.
Please show north korea
I though that if you visit North Korea, a tourist guide MUST always be with you. Also, you can’t go were you want alone. And you can only visit Pyongyang. My brain is not functioning
Nope, you are free to go where you want or eat what you want, buy what you want etc...
I was there an year ago, it was awesome, they have awesome water park as well.
Tour guides show you the history of Korea and more...
Definitely you have to visit if you have time and money.
Their street vendor food is 10/10 btw.
Dont believe Western Propaganda.
@@HealzHSis it overpriced
Bis per buah hanya Rp. 3 Milyar, 100 buah = Rp. 0,3 triliun.
Can Americans visit North Korea?
Travel ban by US government, sadly Americans can't but if you are a citizen of other countries, you can certainly go to North Korea just need the right contacts.
Its not uncommon to stop tourists from visiting certain areas in different countries. I will say its worse in Egypt and Eritrea. DPRK is no different.
Pure soul
am i seeing things or is there someone following you?
think that's you seeing things! or it's someone part of the group following me..!
I love seeing the real North Korea that isn't political and just human
That's what I'm here for!
Extra cabbage rations for you tonight
This whole “guide” thing is bizarre. I’ll visit a country where I don’t need a minder, thank you.
In the videos related to North Korea, I see it as if the streets are a big theater where actors fulfill their role for the greater good, like that video of the square that is basically cleaned every hour. There seems to be a lack of 'Life' in the scenario. I feel a little sad.
I think it's a shame you see it like that. One day if you can visit, you'll see that it is not a country of actors but of people leading their lives.
I agree. Just listen to Yeonmi Park. She lived in NK before.
Yeah, you can walk through that country at ur own risk and I’ll stay here in America.
I'm a 6'8" 260lbs pure muscle guy. Do they have enough red meat (preferrably cow or lamb) to feed me for a week?
Лучше дома вам находиться и карбоновый след от вас тоже пусть дома будет
How did they even let you film?
anyone can film in these places :)
@@ZoeDiscovers Was there certain areas were they was all you can't film that
😂Similar to Walk Kensintong Philadelphia!!
😂
Bensin 20 liter per hari=
100 x 20 x 14.000 x 365 = 10 milyar rupiah
Super insula !
This is like watching a giant play
Well said!
Beautiful! I was wondering where'd you been haha. Nice to see you are enjoying yourself.
yeah sorry had a crazy few weeks with injured wrists and deadlines etc...! Back with weekly vids :D
Still more populated and less creepy than Milton Keynes lmao
Um dia tenho curiosidade de saber como é estudar em uma universidade da Coreia do Norte,deve ser muito interessante conversar com os alunos e professores.
It looks like a movie rehearsal no one is doing anything or look like they are really going anywhere extreme saddens behind the eyes heartbreaking that the world can let this happen to it’s ppl And dating in North Korea isn’t a thing
Do you expect people to put on a show on their daily commute?
No not at all actually, the opposite. I thought you are the one putting on the show putting out harmful mass information + they are the ones putting on the show for you, are you seriously that delusional/out of touch..
Is there a wifi there??
nope
Dali je?
Hay quá
THIS IS NK???I had thought it would be alot worse
It still is pretty bad
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I could recognise Kaesong straight away!! Such an iconic city…
Right~