heavyblinker -> RE: This is embarrassing :( (2/15/2017 10:57:05 PM)
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ORIGINAL: tamaka You visited North Korea... you are insane. Back in 2006 it was possible to go across the border from South Korea as part of a tour group and visit Geumgangsan, a mountain range. They have opened and closed it many times. The land was bought up by Hyundai corporation so it was essentially a border town, only you went through the DMZ and North Korean customs to get there. The guards had red flags at the border and guns further in. All around the complex were putting on a show to make it look like they were strong and relatively successful, empty buildings for show, etc. They had North Koreans working at the hotels, restaurants, as greeters, tour guides, etc... they needed the work and it was a super cushy job. I talked to one of them... he was a really nice guy. Obviously I stood out because I was white, and while some people made a show of being openly hostile, the majority were extremely curious and warm and accommodating... because they know the difference between politics and people. PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE. When you go to a place like that, you put your politics on hold because it's the right thing to do... most people know this on a gut level.
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