Are you thinking of traveling to North Korea but unsure of how to make it happen? Start by reading this... Read More
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DMZ, isolation, defectors, K-pop, hallyu, industrialism, heavy drinking, kimchi, plastic surgery capital, Miracle on the Han River. This section contains posts on both North Korea and South Korea, reflecting my hope for reunification.
Just a quick hop from Seoul, Gangwon-do (Gangwon Province) is one of the most beautiful and thrilling outdoor destinations in... Read More
It was barely 7am as we stood yawning at the bus stop with bleary eyes and mussed-up hair, waiting for... Read More
Seoul (서울), capital of South Korea, has an efficient, extensive public transport system that’s used by over 10 million local... Read More
Seoul has no lack of plush hotels and vibrant hostels, but during my third visit to this city I wanted... Read More
The constellations faded and I watched the sunlight seep through the morning mist, recoloring the valley in emerald and copper and gold. I was glad... Read More
Kwangbok District Commercial Center. The low-rise building, with loud Korean and Chinese characters emblazoned on the front, looked like it could... Read More
My indoctrination began before I’d even arrived in Pyongyang, on the Air Koryo flight from Beijing. As soon as our plane was off... Read More
It’s difficult to associate the word “beauty” with North Korea. Usually the first things that come to mind are totalitarianism,... Read More