Inside North Korea facing South Korea (world's most dangerous border)
2018 ж. 7 Шіл.
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Indigo Traveller hey dude, could you tell me which kind of video camera you used for this series? Thanks! :)
Indigo Traveller Just found your channel... Awesome ! New Subscriber. American who has been to Mexico, Canada, UK, and France. Want to do the European Train trip experience maybe hopping on and off in Capitals or interesting sites. Mobility will limit me some. Right now can get around with just a walker for extended walking. Have you or your Subscribers done multi country train travel or researched it ? Any suggestions ? Length of stay and budget not that important.. Thanks
Indigo Traveller yes
That's Crazy to watch from your side, I was stationed just a few miles from the DMZ I remember looking over to the North wondering what it was like over There! Enjoying Life Good to see!
Brazilian American Patriotic Soldier i was in Camp Giant 2001. It was very interesting seeing the other side of the DMZ
Maybe in the next vlog you can talk about the organization of the trip, prices, the documents you had to go thru and everything. That be very interesting.
I am going to make an entire video about that at the end of the trip. Cheers, Golday!
Did you use Koryo tours?
@@IndigoTraveller Well, its been a long time and from what I can see, you still havent done it.
@@Grave_Hunter_of_Aus I know this is 4 years later, but, he did
@@janthemanwlj he released a video in the series talking about how much it cost and in that he covered some of those aspects, then in the following video it was sort of a Q&A and he covered some of the documents etc. He wasn't in depth, but essentially he just said look up Koryo tours and then if you're entering/exiting via China (which I suspect is probably necessary, not sure) then make sure you have everything necessary for the China visa. But for the North Korea side it seemed like Koryo tours took care of it, you had to sign a bunch of documents and give them your passport when you arrived (which you got back at the end). All up it cost about 3000 euros (apparently the prices advertised for Koryo were in Euros oddly), including travel to and from the country and expenses in the country, for the 8 day trip.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. My favourite content on KZhead right now. Absolutely fascinating. Looking forward to seeing the train journey! Great work. Nick! 👍🏻
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Amen! I love your footage, Nick... And FYI, you sure can work for History or Travel Channel. Thank you for showing the world how beautiful and horrible it can be. 🥰💙💛
Your Mom must worry about you! Stay safe!
Pamela Miller if he would say something wrong about North Korea and they are monitoring his Chanel and knows his name and how he looks he can be in serious troubles. I really don’t get why it’s worth risking your freedom even the little thing can put you in jail for life he is pretty popular too.
Happy Happy He does seem to be taking on a great deal of risk. Not sure this is worth it. Hope he is OK
Pamela Miller ... Yes it must ..
Lmaooo bunch of pussies in this post.
He gained access to the country legally and with authorization of the NK government. I highly doubt they would kill or imprison a popular e-celeb. Recently, NK has attempted to turn their image around. This would only damage it even further.
I've enjoyed this series. I'm looking forward to see your North Korean haircut!
Haha stay tuned!
Get one like Kim Jung Un..hahaha
Something funny? KZhead: bumm bumm geil 😂
Indigo Traveller you'll never make this haircut do you? 😃
It's actually really surprising, from your side we basically see a lot of NK soldiers at the DMZ and not a single SK. But when I actually visited the DMZ from the SK side it was the opposite, lot of SK soldiers and not a single NK one. Wonder how that actually really works.
Romain V I'm pretty sure he went there on the 6th, which was Memorial Day in S Korea. It would explain why the flags were at half mast and not many soldiers were around, especially after the peace talks and tour visiting agreements.
I think theres a day that SK soldiers will on duty and another day for NK Soldiers on duty
When I was there, on the SK side. The guide said that the SK soldiers is there when the tourists come on the south side. And that the NK soldiers when the tourist come on the north. So as far as I understand they switch according to nr of tours on each side everyday...
I was in July on the DMZ and we were filmed (when inside one of theblue building on the demarkation line) thouroughly by NK soldier .. very intrusively
Absolutely not
For a so called "demilitarized zone" there seems to be a lot of military presence...
They’re guarding the gate so no North Korean residents illegally cross
@@jrwolfgang6080 Oh wow, thanks for that Einstein. Nothing goes over your head does it 🤦♂️
@@joshkleine21 u were asking a question I simply answered smh lol 😆
@@jrwolfgang6080 Where did I ask a question, Einstein? Even after being told, it’s still gone straight over your head… 🤦♂️😂
Lol 😂
The simbolism of this monument is breaking my heart. I remember standing in front of the "Brandenburger Tor" in East Berlin 30 years ago and then standing there 20 years later when the Berlin wall has fallen and only a thin line of pavement stones reminds of that wall and everything which it has done to all the families and friends, who has been seperated by it and all the lifes it has been taken during its existance. Watching dokumentaries about North Korea brings back my feelings of my own past here in Germany and it always gives me goosebumps.
Actually, I've never traveled to the GDR, and I regretted it. So, even if my former Korean teacher "without a head" thinks it's stupid, it made me decide to visit North Korea. 🙂
It has been thoroughly confirmed! Hotel carpeting is ugly the world over. No matter the culture or government, we all share this burden.
I agree. But i visited morocco last summer and they dont use carpet but gorgeous Moroccan tilles. All my pictures basically contain moroccan hotel floors and walls 😍
I love hotel carpeting haha is its so bright and soft and tacky
Irony , hyatt 😂😂😂😂
You won’t find carpeting in my country
When you leave north korea, they don't say "we hope you enjoyed your visit", you're told "you did enjoy your visit!".
I found this series by accident the other week and I binge watched them all. It's so interesting how life is in North Korea. I was adopted from South Korea when I was a baby. I'm almost 34 now. I don't even know if I'd ever be able to go there for any reason if I wanted it had the opportunity. Can't wait for the next part.
The subtext in this series is on another level...
I was at the DMZ from South Korea a couple of years back but we weren't taken to the blue buildings though. We were taken to Dora Observatory where there were mounted binoculars to look over to the North side where we could see the propaganda villages and the giant flag. We were also brought down really deep into a tiny tunnel where you could see evidences of digging being done from the North side on the tunnel walls. And then we were brought to Dorasan Station that the South built so that trains can come and go the North but the station never operates since unification hasn't happen yet. But I got to buy tickets, had some faux visa stamps and got on the platform to wait around for a train that wouldn't arrive. Pretty cool visit though, would recommend.
I've been to the so-called blue room and the observation deck back in 1987. At the time, I was stationed at nearby Camp Casey.
The fact no one is smiling in any of these blogs EXCEPT for the leaders in paintings speaks volumes
music is on point in the video!
Excellent video, I’m going to be sad when your North Korea video series ends because it has been extremely informative and enlightening.
Appreciate that! There will be much more to come from other countries though!
explosivesdude and propagandist
I keep thinking he's saying, "We're going to the DMV" and I'm like fuck that IS a dangerous zone
Word is you never get out of there.
what's DMV?
@@laurenstancliffe3773 did you get your ans. Then please tell me cause idk as well
Department of Motor Vehicle
Kudos to you for being so smart with what you’re saying 👍
It wasn't too smart to drop that soldier in it for asking about news, even showed his face on film. Dude probably got a talking to of some kind for that.
he propably got a soldier killed
@@bentaklause9755 "a talking to" christ, i can tell how white you are.
Love these videos man! You seem super respectful. I've been watching since the first, and noticed I forgot to subscribe! I've been just coming back daily lol.
Appreciate it! Thank you :)
Me too haha!!
Incredible series Nick, already looking forward to your next destination. Safe travels man!
Really enjoyable journey to follow you along this entire series. Keep up the awesome work!
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You should definitely visit South Korea some day and compare & contrast it with this trip.
Can you sub to my channel, I need 100 subs or I will lose $1,000. THX
Indigo Traveller June 6 was Memorial Day in S Korea and the 13th was election day. That would explain why the DMZ had no action on S Korea's side of the DMZ if you went the on those days. Sorry u couldn't cross the infamous border. That would have definitely been cool!
Indigo Traveller now you maybe Bangladesh bcz I see u today mermaid resort
Iris, Nick is not a travel agent. He is a customer of a travel agency.
Absolutely brilliant yet again Nick. You are my hero, very envious of your travel style. So unafraid of using your camera, in any situation. I feel like a photo voyeur when I capture folks in different cultures who are clearly struggling. What is clear is it is far more important someone does it, and does it well. You do that....Damn well.
I really appreciate that you even put so much work into the cutting. Those panorama shots cut on the beat of the music are really awesome! Keep up the great work. Grettings from Germany!
This series has been exceptional! Thank you, really enjoyed every minute!
I don't normally do travel vlogs but I've shared this playlist with so many people. Your knowledge and production of your videos is incredible. You can tell you put so much work and research into things and make each video genuinely interesting. Thankyou x
Man, your videos are just awesome. Keep up that passion and great work! Greetings from Germany!
Thank you, so much!
Amazing video man, really well done. The scenes with the guitar music was an absolute masterpiece. Loved it!
I’ve been binging your videos for a week. Amazing content. Honestly, astonished you don’t have millions of followers. Keep up the awesome work!
This is the most comprehensive personal vlog on PDRK I've seen to date.
I've really enjoyed this series! And based on older videos I've seen from tourists going to North Korea it seems like they've expanded places they take you to visit, such as more cities outside Pyongyang and whatnot. It shows the country may be relaxing slightly... very slightly! Peaceful reunification with South Korea would be absolutely incredible to see in our lifetimes, but I think it has a long way to go before that can even become a possibility. North Korean locals seem lovely, at least... I really do hope for a better future for them.
It's the second time I watch your NK series and I have watched a bunch of other documentaries ! Truly, yours is the best by far . Very thorough, great images and the most interesting. It really feels like being part of the journey !
One of my favorites in this series most definitely. Your editing skills are superb!
I just want to thank you for the north korea series it has been such a journey just watching these videos i can only imagine how it must be in real life. truly thankful for these thank you.
Loving your work homie!
Excellent video coverage ! Keep up the great work on your travels !
Thanks for sharing your adventures. I've been binge watching all your episodes, and definitely hooked! You don't have to apologize about the shaky footage + terrible roads in every single episode haha. Honestly, the journey is so intriguing, I don't really notice it that much, plus the high framerate on your camrera kinda smooths it out when you slow it down.
Omg I’m Going too Miss ur Trip to North Korea I was Enjoying watching ur journey. Wow didn’t know was that beautiful out there
Cheers, more to come yet!
although they are only showing what they want to show to the tourist ,it is beautiful. it’s a shame how we can’t know what the rest of the country looks like or how society really is. still really enjoying this journey! very eye opening
Christine H You don't know bad stuff about California too. 😊
terex- I assume and hope you moved out of the 'horrible' USA, what country did you flee too?
Bessie Funk if The Dumb President goes Too Far that I Will Go Too Canada
"De-Militarized Zone" - Full of military. I know there's probably an explanation but that was my first thought lol
you speak without knowing what the words you say mean, you are an npc.
Hey! Love your channel and nice job with the camera work. I loved your shots of the pedestrians walking along the road. You captured a side of North Korea many don't get to see. Thank you!
Quality just keeps getting better! You've been my favorite travel channel for a while now :)
7:39 No one gonna mention North Korea’s collection of aliens in jars?
11:29 crossing guard is bae
Hi Nick! Thank you so much for these series! I was looking forward to new episodes impatiently! Thanks for so much details. I have feeling that I have travelled there myself! Keep up good work and looking forward for las episode I guess ❤️
The scenes with that music at around 10:28 after talking about the possible reunification of Korea were absolutely stunning. Adding music like that made it seem as dramatic as it should be. It was a nice touch!
Nice editing bruv
I think it was agreed on the treaty that South-Korea can't keep soldiers on their side openly watching over North-Korean side. That was what NK wanted or something.. But there was nothing about cameras - so the South-Korean side is full of cameras filming and securing the borderline and they (and allies) can be inside watching from those. They just can't hang outside and guard openly like North-Koreans can. Probably from NK's side it's so their soldiers don't accidentally have chance to talk to the SK ones etc. Keeping the appearance. But same time.. It's kinda safer for everyone this way so there is no misunderstandings etc.
Right, makes sense. Thank you for the information!
I haven't seen any of photos or videos of DMZ where South Koreans stand in watch like North Koreans for awhile now. They do sometimes when there is people visiting as a tour from South Korean side.. But other than that.. It seems to be quite empty. (At least when people from NK visit and film and so on..) So those pictures at JSA might be from the visiting days. It doesn't mean that South-Koreans or especially UN isn't there.. They're, but they keep the distance. Overall both sides just standing face to face all the time there seems to be real safety issue. It might be that when UN and of course US got even more involved the NK insisted more that there isn't any.. Cause early 2000s there was soldiers face to face but now not so much. They do talk and make agreemends when need to. Cameras are better yes - but that doesn't seem to be full reason.
True, when I visited NK side of DMZ they waren't there, they are never there when tourists from North side comes, they have some deal about that - our guide explaint that to us.
There do exist some tourist videos of the NK side where the South Korean guards are outside, and the tourists get to enter the blue buildings from the NK side. I will say this, it looks like the NK guards have upgraded their helmets at the DMZ now. kzhead.info/sun/ebaBn85_oJ6dZmg/bejne.html go to 9:24 of this video to see them enter the blue building from the NK side, and you'll also see the old helmets the NK guards wore before. No SK guards though in this one.
I live in S Korea and have been to the DMZ (last year in fact). They always have soldiers posted on the other side, however June 6 was Memorial Day and the 13th was election day here in S Korea, so it's possible that could be one reason why they couldn't be seen. I have a feeling it was memorial day as the flag was at half mast. Also, as Snezana said ^^^^ I believe there is an agreement that they will not be there at certain times. Also, after the recent peace talks I'm not sure what the DMZ is like. I'm thinking of going back and seeing if anything has changed.
I just binged this whole series. Awesome content. Thanks mate.
Thanks for the content, brotha! I just came across your page a few weeks ago and I’ve already watched like 90% of your uploads. Safe travels! Cheers!
So cool! Thank you, my friend!
Looking forward to the next one!
Cheers!
Another fantastic video, thank you and keep up your work, it´s amazing. Much love from Germany
Thank you!
Great series. Thanks for creating and posting these.
One of the best vlogs I’ve ever seen, good job in filming and editing, the music is on point in this video♥️
Put on the list: South Korea visit! I’d love to see your experiences there. This docu series is so fascinating! 🙏🏼✌🏼💗
Nice work! I've been eager to thank you as a South Korean. North Korea is the closest country (physically and historically) but never get allowed to visit, so it was really interesting to know it as what I learnt was all from school materials. Thanks a lot! If you ever plan to visit South Korea and need any help, plz get ahold of me :)) Keep it up! Looking forward to next video as well!
Another awesome vid bro ! Keen for the next part
Great videos!!! Love your channel! I feel like I’m there with you. Keep the videos coming great work!
the country honestly looks really beautiful. and seeing people walking around getting on with there everyday life is weird because especially of North Korea you don't see much film footage of that thats what im really enjoying this series because its interesting to see the country and the skyscrapers and stuff like that but then also you have filmed people causally walking and talking and smiling as well which as we hear from what happens with North Korea thinking its all LAW AND ORDER (in most ways it is) but i think you know what i mean its nice to see a different side than war and nukes and military or something like that
I enjoy your vlogs so much! Its so interesting to see, not just your travel to north Korea. I just really really admire your efforts to show us such great and interesting (and very well edited) videos! :)
Thank you Hanna!
Great series man! Keep it up! Can't wait to see your next destination.
thank you for this video series, your videos are all so wonderful and interesting. Good job really! you deserve everything man!
Just became a patron of the channel. You’re the man! Keep bringing the world to the people! Cheers mate!
So cool! Thank you Austin, your support helps out a lot!
The editing quality is really amazing, you should come to Venezuela I’m sure you could get great great footage. If you do come please make sure to hire good security
Wow great series of videos. Really fascinating and well presented. Thanks mate.
I just started following you. Great job on your videos and very informative.
11:05 Is That AUDI??!!!!
Yes, its copied
Thank you very much for your excellent N.Korea video. Would you please come to South Korea! It will be really interesting to see the differences between the two.
I am OBSESSED with your channel 😊 I have no idea how i found you, but I'm so happy I did! My co workers and i have been spending our lunch breaks watching the series. Amazing! Stay safe!
love it!! i really enjoyed watching it
One of the greatest series EAVR!!! And cant believe u really shooked hands with a guard wat r the odds.
Thank you, my friend!
Indigo Traveller ur welcome new bud 😉
I feel like i have been waiting for weeks for this episode, but it has only been a couple of days🙈 btw; your series are amazing!😍
Thank you so much!
Are you currently in North Korea
Absolutely love your videos! How you only 148,650 subscribers is beyond me. Keep up the great videos. By far the best insight into North Korea I have seen. 😊👍
Looking forward to the next one. Great editing
I can't thank you enough for sharing your experience with us! North Korea has been a topic of interest to me, but every show I've seen has had an agenda.
Hey Nick, I found your channel a few days ago when one of your North Korea vlogs was in my recommended and I've been hooked on your channel ever since. This morning I finished watching your Chernobyl series and I can't wait to watch your other videos. These NK vlogs are the best I have seen on KZhead, you're doing a great job. I had no idea how beautiful the North Korean countryside is and those beaches in some of your vlogs were gorgeous. Thanks for opening my eyes up to it. NK is actually a place I've wanted to travel to so I would love if you made a video explaining the process of going to NK because I'm guessing it's not as easy as booking a plane ticket and showing up. And before some people jump on me, just because I want to travel to North Korea doesn't mean I support that country in anyway and I know someone's going to come and say that by travelling there I'm giving money to the government so therefore I am supporting it, just please leave it alone. Anyway fantastic work Nick and as a new subsriber I look forward to seeing what you do in the future. Sorry this is so long 😂
Thank you so much for all your kind words! I will make another video talking more about the process of getting into North Korea. Thanks again, Nick
Cis White Male With Extra Privilege there is this thing called 'learning' and some ppl like to learn first hand and not believe everything they hear. As a wise person once said, "the world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page."
Catriona ditto! I could say the exact same thing. I was recommended his video when he added his first video of the N Korean series, and then I watched his Chernobyl series too! I also would be interested to go to N Korea and learn and see how life is like on the other side, except as an American who has been living in S Korea, I don't think I'll be going anytime soon. 에휴
Cis White Male With Extra Privilege I just said "Please leave it alone" because I don't feel like explaining my decision and I shouldn't have to to random people in the comment section on KZhead. I commented on a North Korea vlog before by a different KZheadr that I wanted to go to NK and I got so many people basically attacking me for wanting to go there. And I'm not going through that process again. So that's why I didn't explain more because no matter how many times you explain something here some people just won't listen.
Sarah Kupka I really just want to see what it's like there too. Haha have you sajd it to any of your friends and family that you would like to go to North Korea? Because anyone I have said it to looks at me like I'm crazy 😂 so that will be a solo trip if I ever make it. Are you enjoying living in South Korea? Well if you wanted you could go to the DMZ from the South Korea side right?
Nice video as always Nick!! Love from Lebanon❤
As you mention many times: it's incredibly interesting! Thank you for all those videos! Looking forward to see the train trip. 🤗
12:26 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAND that North Korean’s going to a prison camp
That could of been a test to see if he would talk against NK or give information he was told not to? just a thought
12:26 is him talking on his hotel balcony. What are you talking about?
@@MrMakoto2 Listen carefully to what he is saying. He is talking about the guard that greeted them at the Joint Security Area. He asked an interesting question that could potentially get him or Nick in trouble. Definitely a weird question he asked.
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Yup that sounds about right, a North Korean asking for news about the outside world seems like something that could win you a one way trip to a wet room.
Love ur videos man, shout out from Texas!!! By far my new favorite channel. Keep it up dude, GREAT WORK!!!
Thank you for sharing this video with us about North Korea. One day I would like to go visit this country myself. I find it very fascinating. 🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵
I've heard they check your camera's memory when you leave..... did you find anything like that?
Awesome video dude! Not sure how I found your channel, but this series has been really nice. You just got yourself a new subscriber!
So happy I found your channel! Such great content
8:15 honking was staged so the city would look busy
Hey Nick, I was curious, haven't your trips became less attractive to you since you always have to film it, edit it and so on? Or maybe it just got even more attractive?
@indigotraveller. I'm so impressed with your series on north korea, well shot, informative and fascinating and I loved the music you used too. I'm looking forward to watching more of your travel videos.
My favourite series on KZhead ever! Absolutely breathtaking!
Was it June 6th? Cause then it was Memorial Day and that's why the flag was half mast.. What is kinda weird say for North-Korea to have the tour to the border.
I know he said half mast but it’s half staff. No ship in sight.
The North Koreans seem lovely people, its just a shame (criminal) how they have been treated over the decades, you have given us the viewer a great feel for the country and people that we do not tend to see in other vlogs, thank you. Good luck with the hair cut !
Very well made episodes, good job man!
Interesting stuff. This channel is very underrated, especially this series
Amazing work, I have some questions for curiosity; did you feel that people are enjoying life? Do people go to restaurants or bars? from the videos you posted, restaurants and hotels seem to be deserted.
Watch north korean documentaries. Ofc they don't enjoy living in a dictator country.
Most North Korean citizens don't, unless they are part of the lucky/wealthy few. I lived in South Korea for 10 months over 2017/2018 and did a fair bit of reading about life in North Korea and those who have escaped the North. It's an utter dictatorship and a struggle to survive unless you're one of the privileged few.
Hi nick, you said your main interests of all your trips is the people, in NK this is impossible, dont you think it's sad?
Great Video series dude. Finally someone which reports from his trips without beeing bias about the country. Keep up the work mate
4:09 Yup, 조선은하나다! means "Korea (Choson/Joseon) is one!"
Cheers!
paonquinho i love the Joseon era. Im a k-drama fan ehhee
Sadly, after the NK government watched this, that guard was taken in for questioning because he wanted the news. Probably got killed or was sent to be reeducated 😞
your vlogs are getting better and better!!!
Liked from the UK, love all your videos, keep up the great work !!
I would feel terrible going to a country like North Korea and eating those kinds of meals, because I know I would probably be eating in one meal what maybe twenty North Koreans won't eat in a week. I'd feel like I was indirectly stealing their food.
I noticed time he talks he raises his eyebrows
Destiny Contreras I also noticed that