My North Korean Guide Reveals the Truth about his Country

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Ever wondered what life in North Korea is really like? My North Korean Guide Reveals the Truth about His Country... - Get 4 months extra on a 2 year plan here: https://nordvpn.com/olitravel. It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee. #northkorea #dprk #pyongyang I sit down with Kang—my local guide turned confidant—to debunk myths, challenge assumptions, and show you Pyongyang (and beyond) through the eyes of someone who lives under the world’s tightest surveillance. We kick things off by asking “Why do you hate North Korea?” before marveling at the Arch of Triumph (three metres taller than Paris, naturally). Then comes the biggest surprise of all: rural DPRK, where former air bases are now greenhouses feeding the capital. Along the way, Kang opens up about natural disasters, debates democracy vs. communism, and insists North Korean buildings trump China’s—allegedly. We even tackle how ordinary people feed themselves. Plus, stick around for a cheeky giveaway featuring some of the quirkiest souvenirs I could get home. 'My North Korean Guide Reveals the Truth about his Country' is more than a travel vlog—it’s a lesson in humanity, compassion, and a friendship that defies borders. ---------------------------------------- GIVEAWAY INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Like this video 2. Follow me on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/oli.barrett 3. Comment on giveaway Instagram post Thank you, and good luck!! ---------------------------------------- SUPPORT ME HERE: 💰 Patreon (early access & extended cuts): https://www.patreon.com/OliBarrett ---------------------------------------- SERVICES I USE: 📱 My travel eSIM: https://holafly.sjv.io/191eA9 💳 My travel debit card: https://transferwise.com/c/olibarrett 🏥 My travel insurance: https://genki.world/with/olibarrett ---------------------------------------- FIND ME HERE: 🌐 Website: / https://www.oli-barrett.com 📷 Instagram: / https://instagram.com/oli.barrett 🔵 Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/OliBarrettFB 🎥 TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@olibarretttravel?_t=8oHrodntwJc&_r=1 ---------------------------------------- CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Why do you hate North Korea? 1:06 - North Korea's Arch of Triumph 2:16 - The most shocking difference in North Korea 4:48 - Time to see rural North Korea 7:05 - My guide tells me about recent natural disaster 9:14 - North Korean buildings are better than China's (supposedly) 10:57 - How do North Koreans feed themselves? 14:20 - I'm doing a giveaway 14:48 - Democracy vs Communism with my local guide 19:15 - Local guide says everything is changing in North Korea 20:10 - Adverts vs Propaganda Slogans 20:56 - I had misunderstandings about North Korea 21:34 - Me and Kang realise we'll never speak again 23:29 - Reflecting on making and losing a new friend *Occasionally, subtitles are added for comedic effect only.* * This description contains affiliate links. I will earn a small commission if you purchase something using them (at no extra cost to you), so thank you! * ------- Chee Zee Jungle - Primal Drive by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100684 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Cylinder Two by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/cylinders/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100482 Artist: http://incompetech.com/