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    MUST SEE !!! NORTH KOREA MRE !!! FIRST EVER LOOK INSIDE THE DRPK... For Business Contact :
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  • @ethanwagner6418
    @ethanwagner6418 4 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    The worst part is that I believed it until the ziplock bag.

    • @9f81rsd00
      @9f81rsd00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yeah. As if they've reached that tech level already. 😏

    • @kalebmann6897
      @kalebmann6897 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ethan Wagner facts

    • @rupturedduck6981
      @rupturedduck6981 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      HAHA HAHAHAHAH HAHAHA HAHAHAHAH STOP STOP YOU'RE KILLING ME HAHAHAHAH HAHAHA HAHAHAHAH HAHAHA STOP HAHAHAHAH HAHA HAHAHA I CAN'T BREATHE STOP HAHAHAHAH HAHA HAHAHAHAH !!!! I guess the paper is supposed to be a hand towel/ toilet paper HAHAHAHAH HAHAHAHAH HAHAHA HAHAHA OH GOD THE PAINS BACK HAHAHA HAHAHAHAH HAHAHA !!!!

    • @lildj4562
      @lildj4562 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too

    • @gaputra9852
      @gaputra9852 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      for me it was the jewish cup

  • @gemini-mg6sc
    @gemini-mg6sc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The North Korean MRE is like the Holy Grail of MREs.

  • @therthondaniel372
    @therthondaniel372 4 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    I’ve seen something like this on TH-cam already for a April fools😂

    • @KahlestEnoch
      @KahlestEnoch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes that was StickyFingaz

    • @Sticky745
      @Sticky745 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I wonder who... 🧐

    • @foxabilo
      @foxabilo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Sticky745 YOU! , man that was funny dude

    • @BrokeNerfing
      @BrokeNerfing 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Sticky745 you did a better job lol

  • @carstenmichel8905
    @carstenmichel8905 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Haha Nathan, very cool. Lmao. The moment i knew that this is a fake ration was, when you took out the water. A real north korean ration has some freeze dried water.

    • @NathansMRE
      @NathansMRE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Ebay was out of that lol

  • @METALMAN4Wii
    @METALMAN4Wii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Even tho its obviously a joke FDA will still question you.

    • @NathansMRE
      @NathansMRE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They prob will, after the last visit it really makes a person wonder

    • @METALMAN4Wii
      @METALMAN4Wii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NathansMRE We gotta think of ways to screw with them without getting you in jail.

    • @METALMAN4Wii
      @METALMAN4Wii 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Monty Mole We need to set up a house of mirrors for when the FDA Guy Comes then Nathan comes out and said but which is the real me?

    • @eddiespaghetti54321
      @eddiespaghetti54321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nathan's MRE FDA? Why would they care? Are they now dictating what you can own? They’re not a law enforcement agency

  • @SpectrumArms
    @SpectrumArms 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    When the mosin ammo pouch came out and I saw the rimmed cartridges I instantly assumed 7.62x54r but unfortunately was not.

  • @ssttephanie1966
    @ssttephanie1966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I was looking forward to a MRE review. What the heck was that? Lol

  • @Ryarios
    @Ryarios 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The problem with your package is the amount of meat you put in it is equal to about a years worth of meat to a North Korean...

    • @andreibrasoveanu5023
      @andreibrasoveanu5023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that's for the whole battalion...

    • @Ryarios
      @Ryarios 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh, that makes much more sense....😬

  • @1Maklak
    @1Maklak ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Are we living in the future already?! This guy has a program in his phone that translates different languages in real time. Amazing. Wait, this was three years ago?!

    • @Sp_acecowboy
      @Sp_acecowboy ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I know this is an extremely late reply but yes some phones come with it standard built in like Google pixels. When I found out it helped me out tremendously, there's also a few different apps for it but "Google lens" is probably one of the best ones out there.

    • @kingofherosking3510
      @kingofherosking3510 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes welcome to the future boomer 😑

  • @garok2412
    @garok2412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Is this an out of season april fools joke

  • @jamesparker4471
    @jamesparker4471 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I think Indiana Jones is looking for that cup

    • @NathansMRE
      @NathansMRE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where do you think I got it lol

  • @russdennis7026
    @russdennis7026 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You're a brave man eating that.

  • @rachelredden6682
    @rachelredden6682 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video. Can't wait to see your review of the Vatican City MRE.😁😁😁

  • @islandtree7577
    @islandtree7577 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    As a south korean, the paper notes are very poor korean language, it seems like translated korean from foreign language through google translator.
    Also north korean do not use english like "MRE"..
    So, it seems to be fake north korea mre for joke..

    • @280zjammer
      @280zjammer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a terrible joke. It’s not meant to be serious.

    • @zxzxxzxz3303
      @zxzxxzxz3303 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bodo pnya korea

  • @robertsilva8097
    @robertsilva8097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have another question if somebody gets a package from North Korea wouldn't that be a red flag I could understand a postcard

  • @Informal_Weapons
    @Informal_Weapons 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When I read the title I thought how the hell would he get that?!?! Very funny vid thanks for making me giggle.

  • @SuperBadVideos
    @SuperBadVideos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Lol Kim just got you put in federal prison lol

  • @joesumcock886
    @joesumcock886 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You know, both Kim and Trump are going to watch this video... Don't think they'll laugh. Well, Trump will after they tell him it was a joke, less he already tweeted it as fact.. If that happens, you win the internet.

    • @juliebaker6969
      @juliebaker6969 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I doubt President Trump will have any trouble recognizing it as a joke. Kim on the other hand...... Well I just hope he isn't planning any vacations to N Korea any time soon.

  • @robertsilva8097
    @robertsilva8097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the Great video

  • @MarkKratzMC
    @MarkKratzMC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Funny stuff. Due to recent News, I had the same idea so was checking to see if anyone had done something along these lines. I can only imagine their Army would only have MRE’s in limited supply for special troops. Nice job

  • @xxxdieselyyy2
    @xxxdieselyyy2 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is not NK ration. It is just dry rice you mix with water without heat and it expanded and softens and you mix with salt and eat. You just get dry rice and salt as MRE in DPRK.

  • @PittheadX
    @PittheadX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's the translator app you used!!??

  • @kilobravo449
    @kilobravo449 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I know it's a joke, but I can't wait to see what's in there!

  • @yabbamita
    @yabbamita 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I feel like you could get your hands on a North Korean MRE if you had some contacts in China or Russia in shipping or their train transport or something

  • @krisguntner4805
    @krisguntner4805 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    At least you could have put some 7.62x39mm rounds in it for the sake of suspension of disbelief! :P

  • @TheMudbrooker
    @TheMudbrooker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Aren't North Korean MREs supposed to have Popeye's chicken?

    • @Sticky745
      @Sticky745 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      TheMudbrooker that’s what I thought

  • @Ashley-rp4sh
    @Ashley-rp4sh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is ThAt ChInEsE?
    Me: 🤦‍♀️

  • @10191927
    @10191927 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    ☝️😲 If this were a true North Korean ration it would consist of wood shavings made into edible fried pucks, maybe a golf ball size serving of rice, and pictures of the dear leaders.

    • @islandtree7577
      @islandtree7577 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No.. north korean can not and never use their dear leader portrait as a pouch logo...
      That was fake mre for joke..

    • @crazybarryfam
      @crazybarryfam 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They feed their soldiers.. just not their workers or children

    • @islandtree7577
      @islandtree7577 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@crazybarryfam same for soldiers also..
      In north korea, while a person including soldiers contaminated their leaders portrait, any kind one even photos in newspaper, he shall be arrested and jailed even killed...
      His life in north korea shall be finished..
      Its like contaminate or tear off Jesus portrait in church, living in medieval europe...
      Then how can soldiers tear off it or throw it into garbage can, their leaders portrait?..
      It is impossible behavior, because if a man contaminate their leaders portraits or photos, he deals his whole life, also his family, friends, company colleage, ...whole people surrounding him wil get bad effects by him.
      As a south korean, i do not hate but have sympathy for noth korean, because north and south korean are relatives...
      Simply, i want to correct the perverted informarion about north korea..

  • @lorij3786
    @lorij3786 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    🤣🤣👍🏻😂 funny little man.. Better be careful, that jerky is probably made out of long pig..

    • @castle31666
      @castle31666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wish everybody called it long pig. Love that term lol

    • @NathansMRE
      @NathansMRE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I dont know what long pig is and im afraid to ask lol

    • @castle31666
      @castle31666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's human meat lol

    • @lorij3786
      @lorij3786 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nathan's MRE,it is a saying for human meat... Sorry Nathan, lol I had a bad sense of haha..😉 Happy New Years Nathan

  • @briansarah2745
    @briansarah2745 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s not easy to pull off but I enjoyed the video

  • @balls6333
    @balls6333 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Even tho it is a joke it looks so real

  • @rayeisenstein2199
    @rayeisenstein2199 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where can you buy Mre meals from United States and other countries?

    • @cabledad65
      @cabledad65 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      eBay is the easiest place.

  • @shawnwright346
    @shawnwright346 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good one

  • @Alessandro-tf5xh
    @Alessandro-tf5xh ปีที่แล้ว

    "Get ready for 2020" kind of a prediction

  • @terry-1
    @terry-1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Pointing and Laughing Nathan !!!! Good One!!! Should have dug up some old customs stickers for the box tho, would have looked more authentic. Thank you for the FUN vid. Happy New Year to You and Yours, 2020 has to be better for all of us.

    • @NathansMRE
      @NathansMRE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well my printer was out of magenta ink so I was limited

    • @terry-1
      @terry-1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NathansMRE That would put a crimp in things.

  • @haruruben
    @haruruben 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This isn’t real. Defectors say NK soldiers are rationed rice and that’s it. Soldiers will forage berries and hunt game for additional sustenance or in some cases commandeer food from locals

  • @geno5360
    @geno5360 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    April Fool's joke several months early?

  • @brim89
    @brim89 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If it really came from North Korea there would be custom stickers on it. I think maybe your UPS guy did it

  • @ro9734
    @ro9734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "COME ON MAN " WHY ARE YOU PLAYING WITH US ?!!!!👀🤡

  • @GrampaTheGrunt62
    @GrampaTheGrunt62 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's not an mre, that's a monthly food allotment for a North Korean family of 8.

  • @Deepak-st9gd
    @Deepak-st9gd ปีที่แล้ว

    In my country there are the Plenty of the Food Materials.

  • @IamAWESOME3980
    @IamAWESOME3980 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    you can send ammunition via post office?

  • @ckcl78
    @ckcl78 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How did this guy managed to ship bullets? That'd be caught on the spot on the x-rays

  • @Inlinetodie
    @Inlinetodie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    From the looks of it...I think the ruler of North Korea is your fan

  • @muhammadibrahimsoomro4862
    @muhammadibrahimsoomro4862 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What app was that? That he used to translate

  • @tworley210
    @tworley210 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I see that Nathan's feud with the governmental bureaucracy is alive and on for 2020.

    • @NathansMRE
      @NathansMRE  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Re-kindling a old flame lol

  • @RETRoPATRICK
    @RETRoPATRICK 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What app do you use for translator?

  • @the_bird-who_meows6200
    @the_bird-who_meows6200 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chinese red pocket containing Korean letter with a parcel of weird stuff including ziplock and English water unit, too "international" for an NK soldier.

  • @robertsilva8097
    @robertsilva8097 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG I just received a postcard from Pyongyang North Korea I'll record a video of it and then post it on my TH-cam channel it has a North Korean stamp on it and a Pyongyang postmark

  • @alfonsocantu9992
    @alfonsocantu9992 ปีที่แล้ว

    13 bullets kill the enemy take their food and weapons now I see the war plan...yours very truly Alfonso Cantu USMC

  • @robertsilva8097
    @robertsilva8097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep up the Great work

  • @terman5994
    @terman5994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Steve1989 need one!

  • @mongmong1479
    @mongmong1479 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those Korean words must have been written with a translator.
    I'm sure all Koreans would recognize this ration is bad joke from ebay...
    FYI: Real DPRK ration is freeze dried rice in usual cases... (Rice only.)

  • @wyomingadventures
    @wyomingadventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lmao! I only wish the Golden Eagle was still in the Big house. Unfortunately we have a baked potato.

  • @tantsuya3274
    @tantsuya3274 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wasn’t expecting that

  • @RussianSevereWeatherVideos
    @RussianSevereWeatherVideos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is a horrible video and you should be ashamed of it.

  • @user-ep8pn3hw5w
    @user-ep8pn3hw5w 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a Korean(rok), the Korean language written in the letter seems to have been translated.

  • @chrissinclair8705
    @chrissinclair8705 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every North Korean MRE comes with Mosin Nagant clip pouches. Man you got to get out more. :-)

  • @jimbo-fk4dq
    @jimbo-fk4dq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh, Nathan and your sense of humor.😂

    • @Andovarius
      @Andovarius 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      jimbo 2346 Well, he did copy the idea from Stickyfingaz

    • @NathansMRE
      @NathansMRE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Andovarius Well that's actually not true, he just beat me to it last year so I waited to do one so it didn't interfere with his in anyway

  • @robertsilva8097
    @robertsilva8097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was this an April Fools joke ??

  • @CR404
    @CR404 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whats the app you use to translate script straight from an image?

  • @terencehayes4181
    @terencehayes4181 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @robertsilva8097
    @robertsilva8097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The cup that is in your video it looks like a Jewish cup Doesn't look like a North Korean cup it would have been more believable if you did not show the ziplock bag or the Jewish cup you could had bought North Korean WON off the internet real North Korean money plus the post office would have notified Department of Homeland Security about a box coming from North Korea but love the video

  • @kamilbialo4549
    @kamilbialo4549 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    In north Korea you get a pack of bullets and you get told to hunt youre own food 😏
    Gun not included 😆

  • @TheRsg315
    @TheRsg315 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am reporting you to the ATF ,FDA and CIA.

    • @NathansMRE
      @NathansMRE  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds fun, like a good video

  • @ronwatson4287
    @ronwatson4287 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Nathan just had a sopacko or whatever says chicken breast with rib meat fillet in BBQ sauce. It wasn't chicken was a piece of beef and was really tasty , it had tortillas apple jelly a Tootsie and a mocca dessert bar have you ever seen one? It was a nice piece of beef labeled chicken. O and a spoon

  • @robertsilva8097
    @robertsilva8097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I can get a letter from North Korea I wish I can get it in North Korean MRE from Kim Jong-un

  • @ShellShock11C
    @ShellShock11C 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder who sent it. Very nice of them.

  • @alaskionisurboi2179
    @alaskionisurboi2179 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    North Korea probably has MREs like this without the food

  • @tugboatsvideoemporium6476
    @tugboatsvideoemporium6476 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Before I watch this, I'm going to assume this is a joke/MRE meme.

  • @OGPardon
    @OGPardon ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how everything was in koren but the water LMAO

  • @davidmilunic
    @davidmilunic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! I needed that !

  • @sussymayoburger7831
    @sussymayoburger7831 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dafuq 😂😂 that video killed me

  • @slllloraxxx
    @slllloraxxx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A real North Korean MRE would just be a Shin Ramyun cup and a Choco Pie they got from China as part of some trade deal.

  • @Pitchlock8251
    @Pitchlock8251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well, at least you got some Free 30-30. Time to buy a lever gun

  • @juancollazo8078
    @juancollazo8078 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You found The Holy Grail!!

  • @METALMAN4Wii
    @METALMAN4Wii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hit The Deck!!!!!!

  • @stanborg4755
    @stanborg4755 ปีที่แล้ว

    No dewormer tablets?

  • @theodoreackerson1442
    @theodoreackerson1442 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wait a minute... We all know there is no food in North Korea.

  • @joemaldonado3
    @joemaldonado3 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm surprised that you got this item ... and not in trouble with the Governments....!

  • @Jason-kw6do
    @Jason-kw6do 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    DRPK or DPRK ? according to mr.wikipedia it's DPRK, but idk.

  • @bo49685
    @bo49685 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What app are you using for translation?

  • @exploringwithjen5058
    @exploringwithjen5058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg Nathan. I laughed my ass off.

  • @MultiMagnum62
    @MultiMagnum62 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOL, Amigo! I am glad, you found this rare ration. Very interesting. Your translate, works like mine, and, is correct, LOL. Amazing words, do come across the screen. Kim, would Prefer, 7.62 X 39 cartridge's however, LOL. Nicely done sir, Peace, John.

  • @ricklane8554
    @ricklane8554 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hahahahahaha happy newyear :) You're reading too many cartoons?? lol.

  • @ANukeWithLegs
    @ANukeWithLegs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you could have avoided many dislikes if you waited for April 1st

  • @2laughandlaugh
    @2laughandlaugh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watch out Nathan....that may be dog jerky....🐕🐶

  • @tanzepei1985
    @tanzepei1985 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that a legit north korean combat ration

  • @ebethd5976
    @ebethd5976 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a lot of doubts, but the ziplock bag pretty much sealed my suspicion. And who the hell eat some unknown substance out of a baggie from Korea? 🙄

  • @robertsilva8097
    @robertsilva8097 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Something is wrong with that Ziploc bag it would not be in English it would not say MRE in English it would be in North Korean they would NOT use Ziploc bag they Do Not Have Ziplock bags in Pyongyang North Korea I've been to Pyongyang North Korea as a visiting tourist

  • @insomniafun8751
    @insomniafun8751 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    "next time the FDA comes over"......wait what?

  • @garytaylor1161
    @garytaylor1161 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Just, WOW!

  • @drakeandres9504
    @drakeandres9504 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro that jerky was named Fido....😂

  • @GeneralKenobiSIYE
    @GeneralKenobiSIYE ปีที่แล้ว

    A ziplock from North Korea? Man, they really spared no expense in the MRE packaging! Fancy Fancy from the so so Ronery Dear Leader.

  • @robertsilva8097
    @robertsilva8097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have A Question How Did Emperor Kim Jong-un from North Korea Get your home Address to mail you A box all the way from Pyongyang North Korea Doesn't have Any North Korean stamps Doesn't have any post marks from Pyongyang North Korea I know when I get a box from my friend from England I could tell it's been open because Customs have to look into it Depends I guess I'm still confused on how somebody can mail you a box if they don't know you I could understand about following somebody's TH-cam channel

    • @NathansMRE
      @NathansMRE  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was a Joke, than you for subscribing though , we have some great rations that have been reviewed lately , go check them out, you will not be disappointed

    • @robertsilva8097
      @robertsilva8097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NathansMRE thank you for letting me know now I completely understand

    • @robertsilva8097
      @robertsilva8097 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NathansMRE I'll check out the MREs

  • @sithyarael6807
    @sithyarael6807 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you don't want those mag pouches I will take them. Hell I will even pay shipping for them. Rounds I have no use for yet would love to have the leather pouches.

  • @TheDavidFromTexas
    @TheDavidFromTexas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I call BS...... Not on you Nathan, but whoever sent that

    • @NathansMRE
      @NathansMRE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The you would have to call BS on me lol

    • @TheDavidFromTexas
      @TheDavidFromTexas 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I must have missed a joke or am totally wrong. Either way, my apologies Sir

  • @u.s.militia7682
    @u.s.militia7682 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That jerky is probably from some MIA American soldier.

  • @ForeignMRE
    @ForeignMRE 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good video Nathan. LOL

  • @kermitthehermit5949
    @kermitthehermit5949 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have several FDA approved mres. I would send you one but they're just empty boxes.