Exploring Pyongyang: The Heart of the DPRK | Travel to North Korea

[@angella6694]

Thank you for constantly making such high quality videos about North Korea. I’ve never seen such succinct, well designed videos with such low viewer counts, and I’m glad to see this channel gradually pumping stuff out at its own pace.

[@platoze]

Thank you for your video! My family is ancestrally from Pyeongsong.

[@DPRKExplained]

I'll no doubt cover Pyongsong in a future DPRK Cities video and perhaps in a future Travel to North Korea video, so keep an eye out!

[@motro1301]

Speaking of ancestry it might be interesting to cover family names that originated in North korea. For example my family name is hyon and that originated from Yonju pyongan province which is modern day Yongbyon.

[@comradeleppi2000]

@@motro1301 now you live in South Korea?

[@motro1301]

@@comradeleppi2000 I am south korean but my family name itself is from North korea even before the division in 1945. My parents are from jeju island but the surname despite being one of the common ones in the island, is of North korean origin. Hyon song wol of the Pochonbo ensemble would thus be a distant relative of mine tho how distant I am not sure.

[@The_Robert.Fletcher]

Very beautiful country. I am amazed at the colour of those trees. Thanks.

[@MiroslavaKustova]

Thank you so much! I'm planning my visit to DPRK so I watch lots of videos about the country and Pyongyang in particular. But I've never seen anything about some sites in the city, e.g. Mansudae Fountain. It's just amazing!

[@MiroslavaKustova]

@Donnell Okafor because I can 😘

[@brendanshannon1706]

@Donnell Okafor She's Russian

[@jasoncasey6667]

@Donnell Okafor am assuming your country is perfect in every way

[@jasoncasey6667]

@@brendanshannon1706 and that has to do what exactly? There a lot Americans and western visit Pyongyang every day

[@jasoncasey6667]

@Donnell Okafor very nearly actually You have a lot of energy to post A lot negative things about a Country that you don’t know and people that you never met or cares about and which USA destroyed 90% of it Please just shut up and go on about your work and work for your community and leave North Koreans alone And stop posting on every Video of NORTH KOREA on this account,you are obsessed and it not health

[@robinrodrigues4177]

Your channel keeps getting better and better 🥺. You seriously deserve a lot more subscribers. Keep up the good work

[@ulrich9842]

Yanggakdo is indeed a great hotel experience. The view from the rooftop restaurant ist breathtaking. The dining opportunities are superb and the spa is just great. I am looking forward to my second stay in Pyöngyang…

[@denislong4295]

Brilliant work as usual. Your editing is improving with each video. I felt like I was on the tour!!!!!

[@marialuigia6380]

Very beautiful video.Thank you from Italy!

[@someonee3186]

So close to 10K subs. Keep it up, DPRK Explained.

[@DPRKExplained]

Fingers crossed!!

[@hassanalihusseini1717]

I miss the comments of people from North Korea....

[@dirremoire]

I think the people of North Korea have better things to do with their time.

[@fresatx]

Lol... Shhhhhh... We don't talk about things like that on this channel my dude.

[@Alicegoulding]

That's because North Koreans don't actually exist. They're just a figment of your imagination.

[@Kromsmitesyou]

​@dirremoire yeah they're busy starving.

[@mecha37000fighter]

7:15 || Oh man, what I wouldn't give to participate in a mass dance 10/10 video, such a good teaser it makes me consider expatriating from the US to somewhere else just to skirt the travel ban 😂

[@ananymishra968]

Hey, just a small suggestion can you please add english subtitles for the videos too. It's a lot easier to watch with those and seems professional too. I know you already put a lot of effort in these videos and I appreciate that. Thanks for telling us so much about this unique nation. ☺️

[@komyuhachi]

Your videos on North Korea are fantastic. You're a real diamond in the rough. Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing you have many more subscribers!

[@themaskedman7809]

Very informative video 🍻

[@Andrea-sg7qp]

I love the background music in your videos, they add a nice touch. Would you consider doing videos on DPRK music? I've been slightly addicted to it since my trip in 2019 but there's so little information out there on the subject, I'd love to learn more about popular bands and singers.

[@coolkid1]

True

[@timotheatae]

People say a lot of stuff about the DPRK, but. They have a metro, grand monuments, well kept boulevards, an inner city water park, trollybus systems, and a modernist sensibility to city planning. Things my country just doesn't. We're lucky if our busses come at all, nevermind proper electrification for the most important routes. There's always more to a county than what you usually hear about.

[@comradeleppi2000]

Which country you are from?

[@timotheatae]

@L That's just untrue. One can note the positive aspects of a country without lying about it.

[@Kouros-y2t]

I was surprised when I saw other cities and villages outside of the capitol. They look really beautiful as well.

[@morningstararun6278]

@L well said. I mean, every sane country would love to trade with friendly nations. It is the imperialistic US hegemony and crumbling sanctions that needs to stop.

[@APrairieDog]

@L Well said comrade, folk especially like Mister Romanian here lack the ability to have a productive debate.

[@tomasmartinezmutter4025]

It would be great to see a video about Pyongyang recent constructions, such as Mirae Scients Street and Hwasong distric, etc. and future projects

[@sosomunirath9288]

I'm Cambodian, and I heard that there is our former king's palace there in North Korea.

[@Biglmpact]

I personally would love a video about the DPRK Premier League and their teams. Or Professional Sports in North Korea in general.

[@charlesk1089]

Excellent video. Are there more traditional museums in Pyongyang, such as museums featuring specific types of art such as brush painting or ceramics, or a museum on the archeology of Korea, or a museum on DPRK cinema? Does the DPRK have ballet, such as exists in the other Communist nations like China, or Vietnam or the former Soviet Union? Is there a site devoted to plants, such as a botanical garden? Given the interesting architecture of Pyongyang, is there a museum or site devoted to industrial design and architecture? The architecture of Pyongyang seems quite different than that of any of its neighbours, and in exciting ways.

[@trackc61]

7:10 There's so little information about the DPRK Premier League that I can find online, is there a chance that you'll be making a video about football in DPRK?

[@DPRKExplained]

Good question. I'll have to speak to friends of mine to see what I can find out.

[@EncIave-]

Yes he works for North korea@@leywani

[@confederatestatesofamerica405]

Thank You For Sharing This Video Vlog

[@idkstillme4100]

It's interesting how almost all of DPRK's resources goes intergrated into Pyongyang. (Btw, can you make a discord server for your fans?)

[@comradefromtheunknownkatlo6957]

Totally agree with your point

[@iDontProgramInCpp]

It's sad more than anything

[@ravenouself4181]

It's nothing new or unheard of, most countries do pour most of their resources in the capital city.

[@maspalfiker]

Looks impressive and interesting as an overview. But it seams as the tour rotates around the same topic: workers party / revolution. To me personaly, once I see one monument to Kim or Revolution, it would be enough. Seams like there is nothing else to do or see. Like, where is the history/sights prior to the Revolution?

[@DPRKExplained]

There’s actually a lot of historical stuff to see in Pyongyang, this itinerary just hits the highlights. I’d recommended Taedong and Potong Gates, the gates of the old city of Pyongyang. There’s also a very impressive gate at Taesongsan as well as some traditional cultural stuff if you visit places like the embroidery institute or any of the local parks where there are usually amateur artists. Much of Pyongyang was bombed flat during the Korean War so, there are fewer pre-war sites than a city like, say, Kaesong. But that’s because there were only a handful of structures which survived the bombardment

[@krisalt22]

Can you make a video of what a non-guided tour of Pyongyang looks like?

[@JustMe99999]

LOL... non guided tour in North Korea.

[@Superboologan1]

Okay :)

[@markolysynchuk5264]

They won't let you walk just on your own.

[@idamwid3343]

Thank you very much ❤

[@luked7256]

I’m glad I took the chance to go back in 2016.

[@MrMoose-oo9nx]

Could you do a video about life in a small dprk village?

[@Swrdfshtrmbns]

I dream of the day when the US state department decides to allow Americans to visit again.

[@cmrd_hdcrb]

I get why they barred US citizens from entering the DPRK but still... So much for "land of the free"

[@ichigo73186]

@@Yassified3425 no they did not

[@themaskedman7809]

@@Yassified3425 But you are not going to steal like Otto .

[@vaibhavsajith4267]

@@Yassified3425 who did they kill?

[@vaibhavsajith4267]

@@Yassified3425 false he died in the United States

[@nevreiha]

can you have a video about your history with dprk? i saw in a reply you have lived in seoul so it seems interesting topic, where did you visit when in the country?

[@Uncreativeish]

The scenery reminds me of the hills and mountains in upstate New York

[@jaswafernando]

Hey DPR Korea , I send a love from old friend and pals Indonesia 🇮🇩🇰🇵💖💖

[@LandgraabIV]

Loved it, can't wait until I can visit it too. Kaesong and Paektu are a must too!

[@yousseph777]

Odd, unexpected content, I like it.

[@zaccagfbpa404]

Can't wait to visit this wonderful city and this beautiful country! Cheers comrades!

[@nayannair2351]

Amazing video as always! Keep it up! Could you talk about your trip to North Korea if you have been on one?

[@DPRKExplained]

I only managed to go once before Covid, I was working at Koryo Tours and went as a trainee Tour Leader for Victory Day 2019. I was supporting the 5-night Victory Day Tour which went from Pyongyang to Kaesong via Sariwon, then back to Pyongyang and on to Pyongsong, just north of the capital, before departing. The original plan was to visit more often during 2020, although, the world ended a bit and scarpered those plans. That being said, I wouldn't have started the channel without it so, silver linings.

[@motro1301]

@@DPRKExplained So did you have more freedom to go around the country freely as a tour leader of koryo tours since it is directly related to North korean government? Also did you go on trips that normal tourists would not be able to?

[@Brick-Life]

Sounds like a great tour design

[@ChristianJiang]

Lol I mistakenly clicked on a NAS Daily video that started with “As soon as I left North Korea, I CRIED because it is the most depressing country ever” and I told myself I *had* to come here to get a more objective look (and a way more educational one as well)!

[@iDontProgramInCpp]

It is quite depressing

[@latviankhan2989]

@@iDontProgramInCpp it absolutely isn’t, a colourful country with beauty all around

[@aberdeenstuart4410]

One must understand that there are people suffering in every country and those benefiting from the suffering. In NK there is well established human rights abuse and overall secrecy which is not a good look. From the few videos from this channel I’ve seen, yours is the first critical comment.

[@latviankhan2989]

@@aberdeenstuart4410 the west has zero rights to criticise the DPRK, has zero rights to even comment on them in any matter, everything you supposedly know about the DPRK from media is more fiction then fact. The DPRK has a right to secrecy, the west is the “human rights” abusers, the west is a destructive killing machine that pushes the world to war with they so called strategic plans and expansion of influence all over the world. I hope the DPRK multiplies and increases there Nuclear stock because somebody has to stand up against the empire

[@latviankhan2989]

@@xxichikokoxx yikes if you think you know anything about NK

[@quantumquail8516]

There is something about this Pochonbo Music from Korea. I like it and I legit seriously listen to it. I know its weird to listen to this but I cant help it I just like it.

[@thetravelvision]

Greetings from Poland.

[@НиколайКостылев-д1к]

Большое спасибо, друзья! Мира и процветания Народной Корее!

[@IaIaIanopipipi]

Hello! Could you post a video about North Korean intranet? And I was wondering if you could also talk a little about your work with North Korea, I think you mentioned something in a video, but not much. Of course, it is very personal, but if you are open about it, I would like to know what it is, if it's about translation or tour guides, etc. Thank you.

[@motro1301]

You mean like kwangmyong?

[@IaIaIanopipipi]

@@motro1301 Not really sure of what this means! I don't speak Korean, sorry!

[@motro1301]

@@IaIaIanopipipi you dont have to know korean cause its just the name of the intranet

[@iDontProgramInCpp]

@@motro1301 yes I'm pretty sure this is what he means

[@WilfredGoncalves]

I visited the DPRK In 2019 and intent to go back as soon as the pandemic is over! Recommended!

[@thetravelvision]

Extra excellent 👌👌🤗🤗🤗 film. We want go to Pjongjang.

[@DPRKExplained]

Get in touch once the border opens and we'll see what we can do!

[@thetravelvision]

@@DPRKExplained okej. Thanks 👍. Great. Please write us back when will be possible to making trip with you.

[@vianniello93]

I want to do all of this when my partner and I go to the DPRK during our China/Vietnam trip.

[@salvadorlopez527]

I really want to visit now :)

[@Electra-AI1605]

Wenn man ehrlich sein darf ist Pjöngjang voll schön aber ich habe gehört man darf mit den locals gar keinen Kontakt haben während der Tour und einige Monumente dürfen nicht fotografiert werden. Berichtige mich wenn das nicht stimmt .

[@americaneagle76]

GOOD CLIP

[@UbermenschOst]

Beautiful DPRK 🌹🇰🇵

[@wolfs375]

🇹🇩 🤝 🇰🇵

[@premierfong]

Is there a chance to visit the zoo?

[@robertcameron2808]

A lovely little video if I had the chance I would go to North Korea.

[@confederatestatesofamerica405]

Hello To Everyone From North Dakota USA

[@voxaliqui4279]

The problem is that I don't know how to orginize my trip. I live in Switzerland, I know that there is DPRK embassy here, but how can I find a tour?

[@DPRKExplained]

When the border reopens, contact one of the international travel companies. I'll likely make some announcement when it's possible again.

[@ab-xo6xl]

How to get a information of northkorea????

[@motro1301]

Hi fellow south korean here. He replied in another comment that he worked as part of one of the north korea's koryo tours, which leads him to know more access to north korean stuff.

[@Goldify_official]

My life goal is to get there

[@jelajahnesiatour2306]

can you give a information about travel agency that serve DPRK tour?

[@mrifqifauzi1699]

I like it mansundae city 🙂

[@paulanderson7796]

3:09 - what's the reason for the mask?

[@faithlessberserker5921]

How do i make animated maps like this?

[@DPRKExplained]

I use an After Effects plugin called GeoLayers

[@mishaten5548]

сколько стоит съездить в КНДР, кто знает?

[@DmytroZinkiv]

평양에는 가볼만한 곳이 참 많은 것 같아요. 주체에 영광을!

[@motro1301]

Who are you bro.

[@markolysynchuk5264]

​@@motro1301some moskal maybe. The name seems like it.

[@D..S..]

Lmao fuck juche

[@comradeleppi2000]

Nice

[@Damaniel3]

As an American, visiting North Korea isn't exactly the easiest (or technically possible) thing to do, but I'd love to get the opportunity to do it someday.

[@Tobi-oi3uf]

Happiest place on Earth!

[@UbermenschOst]

😂

[@APrairieDog]

@@UbermenschOst With free healthcare, education, transport and food would make anyone happy.

[@markolysynchuk5264]

Dictator's paradise.

[@adelarsen9776]

But MSNBC told me that DPRK was different.

[@nert-13]

Q&A? Please

[@Vetral_LTD.]

Any contact?

[@antoniojoseflorenciodesouz2884]

VIVA A COREIA DO NORTE

[@Barsanuphius.1]

Do you get to buy North Korean cigarettes while visiting?

[@wakilrakjat9622]

there will no hate comment because the cencorship department is working hard

[@DPRKExplained]

*censorship

[@John-Adams]

Sure, but its hardly as if the West is better. Try asking Kanye about how free he is to speak his mind.

[@GrannyGooseOnYouTube]

@@John-Adams actually he's been speaking quite loudly. I heard his nonsense, so obviously it wasn't censored.

[@CommentLordHandle]

😀😀😀😀😀⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@Kouros-y2t]

DPRK is the most aesthetic nation in the world.

[@michaelpelzek8882]

Really? How aesthetic is anything outside of pyongyang?

[@gutzi2746]

Frist open the borders

[@antoniojoseflorenciodesouz2884]

SALVE A COREIA DO NORTE

[@DmytroZinkiv]

대한민국의 위대한 번영!

[@motro1301]

Lol. You wished our country south korea great prosperity lol

[@markolysynchuk5264]

He's a bot, most likely

[@yelowpunk]

Moscow 2049

[@DmytroZinkiv]

🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵

[@drqwyxz3588]

Long live great DPR Korea and its marvelous people!

[@antoniojoseflorenciodesouz2884]

COREIA DO NORTE TERRA DA LIBERDADE

[@markolysynchuk5264]

B.O.T.