Discover North Korea

Jul 04 2024 33 ep. 24
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Ever wondered what North Korea is really like? We discuss and discover undiscovered aspects of North Korea from people who have been there multiple times. Discover unreported North Korea with Zoe from Zoe Discovers, and guests from a variety of backgrounds, countries, and political opinions..!

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Ep.32 What is it like to visit North Korea now?

Jul 04 2024 72 mins  
I chat with Veronika who was one of the Russians to visit North Korea recently and who posted her trip on social media. She tells us all about her trip to North Korea!NOTE: The North Korean borders are NOT yet open. Some limited Russian tourist groups are currently permitted to go in only. Sign up to this newsletter or WhatsApp group for border opening updates.My biggest thanks to

Ep. 31 The Podcast is Back!

Jun 28 2024 8 mins  
The podcast is back after a non-deliberate break! A little update from me and about the podcast in the future. Next full episode coming out next week.North Korean borders are not yet open to tourism. Sign up to this newsletter or WhatsApp group for border opening updates. Can't wait any longer? Check out the North Korea From a Near Distance tour and get $150 USD discount with code

Ep.30 Traversing the Whole #DMZ from East to West (islands, observatories, and everything in between) [TOUR]

Aug 03 2023 91 mins  
The last in this series* and we go out with a bang! I chat with Greg, Lesley, and Peter about a very unique trip to South Korea - one truly like no other. That you can be part of this year, too! *Don't worry, I'm just taking a break and will be back in mid-September time :). I'll be back after a trip and also with another podcast in the making... watch this space! -----------------

Ep. 29 Inside the North Korean Countryside: Caves, Waterfalls, Rivers, Lakes, and Much More.

Jul 27 2023 41 mins  
The second part in the 2-part episode "Inside the North Korean Countryside". In this episode, we head to a few key spots in the North Korean countryside known for their beauty or indeed because they're hardly known at all and worth a mention... More details of each of these in the Travel Guides section on koryogroup.com (links below). Places we cover; Pakyon FallsRyongmun CavesUlim

Ep. 28 Inside the North Korean Countryside; Korea's 5 (6) Famed Mountains

Jul 20 2023 49 mins  
In this 2-part episode, I delve into the North Korean countryside to give an overview on what the North Korean countryside has to offer. This first episode is all about mountains; North Korea's most famous mountain ranges. Indeed, of the 6 famous mountains on the Korean Peninsula - 5 of them lie in the northern half. So, there's a lot to cover! A lot of this information was taken f

Ep. 27 Unveiling North Korea's Film Secrets: Behind the Scenes with Nick Bonner on 'Aim High in Creation', Propaganda, and Making Movies in North Korea

Jul 13 2023 62 mins  
I chat with Nick Bonner, Koryo Studio director and producer/director of several movies & documentaries inside North Korea. He's the go-to man for facilitating these kinds of projects (and much more) in North Korea, and a film he co-directed also won an award a the Pyongyang International Film Festival. He's also the associate producer of Aim High in Creation, a film by an Australia

Ep. 26 Why a Second Trip to North Korea is Worth It (& Journey to Freelance guiding) | Guest Special w/Pete

Jul 06 2023 81 mins  
What makes the North East so special? I chat with my colleague and friend Pete who works as a freelance tour guide for Koryo Tours (pre-pandemic..!) and visited the DPRK 6 times alone in 2019. He first visited North Korea on a simple trip to Pyongyang but decided that he needed to go back to explore more. Pete also gave a really interesting insight into an SEZ that came up as a top

Ep. 25 Staying in a Homestay in North Korea & Other Surprising Things You Can Do.

Jun 29 2023 46 mins  
From shooting pheasants (chickens?) and taking them home for dinner to having a soak completely naked with the locals at the spa. In this episode, I chat about some things you probably never knew you could do in North Korea.This is a list mainly inspired by everyone's reactions when I tell them what I've been up to on tour. Sure, some of these actually surprised me too - but it's m

Ep. 24 Asking ChatGPT for the Top Myths on North Korea

Jun 22 2023 60 mins  
I decided to get on the ChatGPT bandwagon and use it to see the best, most popular, and most ridiculous myths on North Korea and I discuss their origins and the truth behind them. Contact me with your questions & guest recommendations on [email protected] me on;- Instagram @zoediscoversnk for pictures, videos, and live sessions (when it's possible) from inside North Kor

Ep. 23 North Korea's Special Economic Zone; Rason

Jun 15 2023 44 mins  
On this episode, I chat about North Korea's Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Rason, in the very northeast of North Korea. It's also the first place I ever visited in North Korea! Get a North Korean bank account, visit a casino, go to the local market, and say hi to the seals!Contact me with your questions & guest recommendations on [email protected] me on;- Instagram @zoedis