My LIFE in NORTH KOREA - a TRIP to PYONGYANG!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ส.ค. 2017
- North Korea has been on my list for years and finally I made it. This short VLOG should give you a little impression of what it is like to travel to the DPRK or better known as North Korea.
I went on a 3-days tour starting in Dandong, China. I went with Young Pioneer Tours and it was an incredible experience.
I don't have an opinion on whether it was staged or not, whether they are bad or good, or how I feel about the whole trip. I went to the DPRK as a tourist and for a cultural exchange. From human to human, without a political agenda.
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Josh what nationality are you.
Come to goa bro
Very good video
Music is terrible..
The difference between audio levels on the commentary and music on this video make it pretty much unwatchable. I have to use CC to follow which does not cover any of the conversations between you and the other travellers.
turn down your music bro.. it gets too loud and your talking is too low. annoying to change volume up and down constant
Peter Huang you may need turn on the captions
Ya video is totally unwatcable.
STFU
What a perfect song to complement the destination.... not.
Yh really loud
Always wanted to go but after the US lad was sent back in a coma
I think I'll give it a miss for now
Are you Irish? (:
If I want to go to NK, I'll watch videos of other people going there.
He tore down some of there propaganda posters and they got angry
@@sebby324 that's still up for debate. You COULD NOT tell who it was in that video, just that it was a man. And do you really think his confession wasn't coerced? Poor guy. I really felt stress as that was happening to him and can only imagine what he went through.
@@sebby324 No need to torture someone for a comparatively small delict, no need to torture someone at all!
Those cruel dictators and their fearful butchers shoud watch the near-death-experiences of people who went to hell and become aware of what is awaiting them for their unimaginable cruelties!
can barely hear you but music breaks my ears.
i agree, im changing volume levels throughout the video. Kind of annoying.
holy shit I was thinking the same thing like low talking volume than blasting music ugh !
that thats why I stopped watching
you didnt miss anything. wouldnt recommend it
You have too much time on your hands
Besides the annoying music to sound ratio, this video was quite great/informative.
I agree
Lol, watching this 5 years after your comment. I agree. Very interesting video; these sorts of travel videos are MUCH better with the natural sounds of the environment.
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Good video but a suggestion...the music is blaring and then your voice is too low, have to adjust volume thru out.
@Bessie Funk So it's not just me! I'm trying to quietly watch on an early Sunday morning with my screen door only. That music blares all of a sudden and I scramble to turn it down before it disturbs my neighbors. It's a hassle!
I wish he would have shown the bathroom in the Dangdong hotel. Very curious about that! 🤔
The fact that he was on a 4-day trip to N.Korea and we got a 10 min video inside the country says it all.
If you watched the video, 2 of the 4 are spent travelling.
@@Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe_ So traveling is not part of the trip? Sometimes reading a post more than once is preferable before commenting
@@SuperBigblue19 nobody likes a smart arse SB, sometimes if you have nothing nice to say, best saying nothing,,never STOP Loving, Bob&MrTao,xx just greasing the wheels and sharing the love,,(someones got to)x
He said, "nice view" and all you see is pure darkness. 😮
Ashley Halland yea I caught that too.lol
Watching several of these Light & lightbulbs seem to be at a premium in North Korea.
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Seriously guys. That’s all you saw. This is eye opening actually. It is nothing like media portrays it..you did not see that ? Brainwashed generation North Korean may be but you all sure are.
Noth Korea begins from 6.00.
How can you walk freely in North Korea without a guide?
You cannot.
Josh Cahill I don't want to be rude, but were is the guide then?
The guide and the other guys went to a book store near the square and didn't wait for me cuz I was busy filming and taking photos. They don't really care as long as you don't disappear. Thanks for asking tho!
nope
How many North Korean people were drinking beer and eating with you ,think the general population has all the food and beer that you did and if your are American go to North Korea and get arrested I don't think the US should help you
This is like those organized tours to Cuba. They take you to see just what they want you to see and witness.
At least in Cuba you have much more freedom to venture out on your own.
I wish you had recorded in areas aside from the European-filled train, the hotel, or the downtown area. I found it somewhat interesting only until you stated that NK is different from what the media says. Obviously, you didn’t see the real NK. Did they allow you to visit a factory, or a hospital, or speak with people in their homes all by yourself? That would have been a heck of a trip.
Anyway, As someone who loves traveling, I understand your curiosity about visiting a place such as NK even with the current limitations. Just keep it real.
Well isn’t it the same everywhere ? Tourist are usually taken to pretty historical centers ,seldom to shitty working class areas…
Yes, if you watch people visit NK on TH-cam, they all have the same experience. They even put fake groceries on the shelves in stores to make it seem like the country is doing better than it actually is. You can only visit Pyongyang, they don't want you seeing the rest of the country.
We have been to Cuba 2 time and both times free to travel on our own (taxi, private cars)
Music is way too LOUD!
And it's utter garbage as well! Turn volume to zero.
dub dub dub dub plau plau plau plau plau
Perhaps if you had stayed an extra day you might have seen some of the happy and friendly starving people outside of Pyongyang.
Doesnt exist
Chuck Hall stop spreading propoganda there aren't any starving people.
Starving people are not happy...
Sarah 98 Well then, you’re an ignorant idiot.
Sarah 98 There are you brainwashed muppet they are eating rice someone puked and corn kernels from cow shit poor people...
I'm left with questions after watching this video.
I thought you can only go to North Korea via China to Pyongyang.
It looks like you were free to roam and can take pictures and videos any time you want.
It feels a little bit scary yet exciting to see the country. Nevertheless, you've shown us a different perspective of the country. Nicely done
Recently north Korea has let up SOME on how strict they are about filming,roaming around, and what places you visit to encourage tourism. They have realized over the years they are missing out on a lot of tourist money. But don't get it twisted they are still very strict and will lock you up for almost anything they see as a threat or not lawbiding. Main reason for this is because they are trying to become a global power and you can't do this if you have no money and you have no allies and North Korea has neither really. It's one of the poorest countries in the world like 85 percent live in poverty and they refuse to trade with any other countries allowing foreign products to flood there country. They do that to control the north Korean ppl limiting what they see and know about the outside world. But like I said lately Kim Jung Un is letting up on this because he has one mission. To be a global power and to do that u need money and allies
I thought filming was prohibited in N Korea 🤔
@@sreedevipushpakrishnan1188They allow foreigners to film in certain locations. Those are usually nice and clean places which are not “real life” in NK
The North Korean prisoners seem like really nice people. Hopefully their situation will change one day and they will be able to experience the rest of the real world. One day...
Personal accounts by those who visit North Korea are absolutely fascinating. You make it feel like I am on the tour with you. This a great video. Great work Josh!
Why is your channel name a defunct ship building company that is responsible for perpetuating the myth that the Titanic was unsinkable to its passengers?
"My "life" in North Korea" lmao you been there 3 days. typical TH-camr clickbait
route132 the three days that were in his life is what he referred to.
George Hennon exactly lmao
Haha I was thinking about the same thing
u should know thats a clickbat , u cant live at this country and post videos on youtube mate hahah
exactly what comes on my mind first moment
the people you saw on the street and trains were actors doing specific things.. a well coordinated script..
Hi Josh,
which agency did you use to travel or how did you organize your trip?
Please answer.
Thanks!
I dont get all these hateful comments, I really enjoyed your video and you have a gift for talking haha))
You seem to be able to walk around more freely than others I have seen. Were you unguided? What did your trip cost? Reminds me so much of my trip to east berlin before the Berlin wall came down.
"Can you kiss me?", HAHAHAHAHA! Kilig (romantic excitement). 😂😂😂
What did the other guy say? I didn't understand it..
Makes you wonder, but who cares?
@@luk9227 I think he called Josh " Chicken ", more than once.
Did you chose the days you wanted to be there or do they decide for you how long you can stay? Very interesting , can't wait to see where you go next =]
Thanks for sharing so I don't have to go to North Korea! #EverythingonTH-cam
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Josh I am amazed by your work. Just where exactly do you get your courage to visit a place like North Korea? Love it! Love this video too! Thank you for sharing this amazing video to us!
I visited North Korea in 1983, it’s sure changed a lot since then. The flights from Beijing and Pyongyang were on Il18s, the only inflight entertainment was watching the thick black smoke from the engine exhausts. The lady sitting next to me thought the plane was on fire. Enjoyed the video!
Nice footage, sad to see it was raining most of the time .. What was the time of the year when you have visited Pyongyang? Summer? Also, are you guides willing to assist you with taking photos, or other tourists from the group? Traveling there alone could be tricky to capture those precious moments ..
Really enjoyed this Josh. Great job mate 🤠👍🏼
Although it looks interesting, I would never sponsor that regime.
theflush agree
theflush Yeah I'm sure this guy is basically funding their entire nuclear programme...
TL Video no mister sarcasm but he's making a contribution to their hard currency reserves, as are the many other tourists, every little bit helps
he said as he would visit the U.S and give money to the u.s regime that drops 26,000 bombs a year on sovereign countries each year.
sorry, parroting talking points from the western media doesn't make you a moral person.
Go for the people ( although you will not able to have a real conversation with) , they are not responsible to be born in N Korea!
You positioned this video to make DPRK look like a trip to Universal studios or Dysneyland. You walked freely and stayed at a different hotel than the usual one. Makes me wonder if there was a monetary compensation . Unlike other viewers I do like the background music..
How can you record and take pics? I have seen other people visiting who say they take your phones and cameras at the airport
Great video! 📹📷
one of the nicest video! and I am just to fascinated by you! your choice of music keeps me grooving through the video and damn you truely 'influenced' me to go to NK now!!! loved the video
When are you going then?
@@nabashismallick393 whenever you say yes
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Lol @ the flirting with the tour dude at the end. You should've leaned in for the kiss!
Excellent personal travel documentary! I too am interested in visiting NK but given that I'm here in USA I don't think it is advisable at this time. I imagine that you had to get a lot of clearances and visas am I right? Anyway again thx for the personal tour of your experience. Look forward to more of your travels.
How long is the train ride from Dandong to Pyongyang?
Give us a real documentary of North Korea... oh wait it’s nearly impossible
i feel like it is so interesting and yet scary to go there what an adventure..
We are happy to see you back!
11:33 is that copy of the Pyongyang Times the first time I saw this newspaper without the words "Kim Jong Un" in the headline?
i definitely feel your fear from you video when you travelling across the bridge between china and north korea😂
I recommend Yeonmi Park's channel if anyone's interested about the "real" life in North Korea. She fled from there as a teenager and she hast a lot to tell. Also why it's a bit questionable to visit this country as a tourist. And why it doesn't help the people there at all.
Even in this video you could see the tense, worried look at the faces of the resident people. And how thin they are.
Not discrediting her and her experiences, but she has fallen into this right wing narrative that everything is woke and socialism is coming BS. Travelling to NK may not help the people there in a direct way, but at least its some exposure to foreigners, even if that exposure is being kept at a vanishing minimum. Unfortunately, its not a matter of the people travelling or not travelling there. This regime only exists because China keeps supplying it with the necessary resources to keep itself sustained. If China quits that, the regime will quickly crash.
There are reasons why people escape from North Korea and I don't expect anyone in this video to express anything other than contentment while living there. It's too scary to express anything else.
I am Chinese but am a US citizen. Can I join the tour group with local Chinese people to visit North Korea? I don’t want to tour with westerners because I believe NK is less strict with Chinese tourists. Or will I be denied entry because I am hold a US passport?
This is actually a decent vlog that doesn't seem too restricted. Did they lessen the strictness these days? One thing I've noticed is there are more tourist than the previous vlogs I've seen. Planning to go there but I bet it would cost me a fortune. Still, I'll go there one day.
I got pretty shitfaced on the Yalu River beer they have on that train when I went to Pyongyang - consequently my vlog didn't go too well - glad you filmed it perfectly as usual! I stayed in the same hotel as you, did the same sights - crazy place eh! Glad travellers like you and I take on the more unusual destinations. These are always the most interesting videos on youtube. Andy
Haha oh no I stayed sober on the train. But yes the beer was pretty good! It is definitely a different world, and it didn't feel staged either. The weather was pretty bad though on the second day so the mass dance got cancelled and we couldn't go up the tower. However It was heaps of fun as well. Yeah man I agree, it's more fun in Kabul or Pyongyang haha
Josh Cahill I managed to film the mass dancing that you missed - defo the highlight! Check out my vlogs if you wanna see how it went down. Where to next?
I just came back from Bangkok. I think London might be next. Not sure yet! Yourself?
Josh Cahill you funded a fascist regime I understand why you wanted to go but you should have thought it through.
@wecanfly If you are getting shitfaced and it messes up your vlog, you either a) go to alcoholics anonymous or b) quit your vlogging and go back to your day job
pls dnt add loud music every time!!
Were you allowed to bring your mobile phone into DPRK. A lot of us viewers are curious how extensive the border inspection was. Did you have to leave your phone behind?
Didn't know they let westerners stay at the Chongnyon (Youth) Hotel. Did you get to try the Italian restaurant down the road (crossing the Chongchun-Kwangbok Junction)?
I love this vlog about DPRK.It has a different perspective!Keep it up Josh!
what was the tour you used for this trip?
Well done!! It’s a different point of view of north Korea you made..but could you inform me What we can do and can’t do as a tourist there? How we have to behave etc. is it true that there’s strict rules to use our camera there?
It's Pyongyang, not "Pyangyung."
LOL. This guy doesn't know what accent he wants to use. I picked up 3 different accents. 😂😂😂
UNSC INFINITY - Josh I believe is German (father) with a mother from Czechoslovakia and I believe he has resided for some time in Australia. Hence his accent. Personally I think it’s adorably cute.
@@furiousbovine Defo an Aussie twang there mate.
He is South African... ISN'T He?
Jon Hynds you’re a guy
haha yeah...i now hear more Irish accent
how to avail the tour package??
What work you do that you travel so much and at first and business class? :)
Meant constructively, the music adds nothing to the video and takes away from hearing the street noises, etc. Sometimes less really is more. With that said, great video (besides the music).
What a wonderful video about your trip to the DPRK! Thank you for sharing it with us. I have a big interest in North korea and try to watch as many videos as I can possibly watch.... OH! I DO have one question though, if you (or anyone else) has the time to reply: The flowers that everyone buys to put at the feet of the statues of their dear leaders? Where do these flowers come from? Are they grown in the DPRK or imported from China? I have watched hundreds of videos about NK, and have seen the flowers, stacked high, at the statues....but no one ever addressed where all of these flowers come from, and I have never seen any flowers being grown in any video, other than the handful that show the flowers grown that are named after the dear leaders. I've never seen anyone mention a plant nursery that grows these flowers, but they sure do sell a heck of a lot of them! And at the end of the day, where do all of these bouquets go? Are they recycled, such as perhaps they end up on the dining tables at the local hotel? Okay, I realize that was more than just 1 question, LOL, sorry! And please, can someone say about how much these bouquets cost? In US dollars? A general idea? I wonder if they charge the tourists more for them, as I've seen them charge higher rates for things that tourists encountered, vs a lower rate for the citizens of the DPRK. Thanks so much for you time, and this excellent video! i really enjoyed watching every minute of it.
The flowers are fake not real n after u leave from putting the flowers at the leaders feet they remove them n just resell them. Its true I'm not making it up.
Awesome video man, loved your experience !! I have one question if you don't mind answering was the trip expensive?
No very affordable.
You can book these tours also, I am not affiliated but well researched as I also want to go one day. uritours.com/ prices are listed for anyone to view. Cost are based on time spent and locations. I believe you must get to China first at additional costs.
Nice trip. Did you received a local SIM Card? Have internet? for example chats and emails. Thank you! Regards
Quick tips - Normalize your audio and your video is going to be perfect!
Why is the newspaper in English?
Christian c lol
its targeted towards tourist.. its at a tourist hotel
The same reason The Miami Herald has a completely Spanish version that is more popular than the English counterpart: audience. Doooyyyyyy
You need to get out of your country more
Hey!! They don't allow to take cell phone in North Korea ?? But I have seen that all are using !!
At 10:39 what the fuck is that music? And what is the Chipmunk saying at the beginning of the stanza.?
Looks great, Im heading there next month with YPT, cant wait.
Great Vid! People in the country side of North Korea are starving, they only showed you what they wanted to show you.
People all over the world are starving and usually they don't show you that either
.right in America there are people who eat out of the trash or dumpster dive.
But on TV you only see the suburbs and developed cities like Manhattan how often u hey guys see the dumps of Baltimore out Detroit or Philadelphia or Chicago
David rosa the difference is America isn't hiding it's poverty it's easy to find however I never see the same in north Korea. With all these videos you would think that one has recorded something like this.
Hey.. we got lots of nice places in Chicago. Manhattan is a shithole. they throw their garbage on the cur every night.. lol
David rosa Dont compare North Korea To America LOO
Why not? We both have crazy haired dictators who dont know much about foreign policy.. one only knows how to threaten people and try to scare them, the other is kim jong un.. :) See what I did there?
15:48 Good old Koryo Hotel~~ did they ever rebuild the bridge between the two buildings?
Nice vid... r u coming to Seoul any time soon? ^^
how this guy just freely walks there with his camera out without getting his balls kicked by army ?
Ditto
Prolly cause they not Americans
This was very gay at the end with all of the innuendo. You also featured NK as if it was a foodie travel destination..?!
Where is the substance? This documentation of your trip was very myopic and basic. Why?
Great video Josh
What visa do we need to go to north korea
Interesting video, awful upbeat music. I know you're trying to make it seem like you had a fun, tropical time, but you ignored the fact that you're basically locked in your hotel overnight, that you're not allowed to wander on your own, that you're subject to intense scrutiny. Why hide that part of the experience?
Is it just me that has to adjust the volume when speaking to music here ?
anyways very nice tripreport
subs
Did you get a cavity search?
I like the music, and great video as always !
btw, absolutely great report Josh! :)
Cheers mate
nice video! i really enjoyed this, i usually don't care about travel videos but i loved this one.
nice to see a video that doesn't try to be overly critical and negative all the time, while at the same time trying to force some political agenda down your throat like most DPRK related videos these days.
wtf, the master of north korean earrape trolling in here?
love your vlog bro,big fan
how were u able to get away with video and keeping photos explain
You seem way too happy about being there
I doubt the sincerity in this video, I dont think you freely express your feelings but still your courage deserves an applaud
I loved the way this video ended. ♥️
How do you only have 14k subscribers? My new favorite. Binging like crazy.
525K now. wow
17:09 ... I would love to..... :)
Me too 😂😂
I’m dying to kiss Josh
Amazing video. Looks 100 times better than my home city of Baltimore.
Dreaming?
How many Baltimore people are in gulags?
Wow, the sound levels in this video are all over the place!
I love that ending music which titled ‘Road Trip by Joakim Karud
‘ ！！！I'm glad to watch your travel vlogs, Josh！Support you！
I was looking for that track! Thank you for posting the name 👏
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This is really a good video Josh! Keep it up.
Oh and BTW, can you do a video on how you pack your luggage and what are the essentials? I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks.
Let's see, I'm sure I can include that in one of the next reviews :)
Thanks! can't wait.. =D
What is your backsound on 15:45
do get the internet in the hotel or not?
This the first time on ur vlog
Thanks for showing us about north korea...
It reminds me of The Truman Show!
Good afternoon, good evening and good night
duhawma: LOL. I got your joke. Well done and yup l agree. "Indigo"
Loved this video a lot! great take on North Korea- you looked so good in this video!
Hahaha " josh is just so hot" UMMMMMM OBVIOUSLY!
I thought the bridge and the hotel is NK and i was like “pretty impressive” but then i realized that it was China. The bridge wasn’t lighted up on the NK side because they are too poor to keep it light up.
This video is a disgrace. Especially after the death of Otto Warmbier.
Coldbier > Warmbier
Sad for Otto, but i can say the same thing on all the videos about the U.S for all the horrors the U.S govt did abroad!
Cold beer > warm beer
Otto Vampire aggressively teared down anti-US posters in North Korea thereby defaming and mocking the country. The US and North Korea are at war. Only a Psycho will aggressively tear down anti-US posters, that too in DPRK. He deserved a horrible death. Also, there were no signs of torture on Otto. It was fake news by US media.
Rex Ryan he ripped that out for studies
He is also starved to death
My request to all the people who go to drpk. When you go to the countryside tip the people there handsomely. That might help them to pay the Chinese smugglers to escape from North Korea
Sadly tourists are not allowed to go anywhere outside Pyongyang, plus they're being monitored 24/7 by the tour guides working for the government
@@alessandrovisconi1079 This is western propaganda
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how much did it cost to go to north korea
How are you so free? With filming etc. Did you feel unsafe? Im going around the world in 2years, want North Korea on my list but i have many qeustions! Would be awesome if awnser it, good video im subbing!
So many good people in that country makes me sad. They deserve better