IS NORTH KOREA WHAT YOU EXPECT?

IS NORTH KOREA WHAT YOU EXPECT?
This is my first day in Pyongyang, North Korea and I came with no expectations at all! Is North Korea what I expected?
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[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

The Mass Games is amazing, the world’s largest gymnastics display in the world’s largest stadium

[@wackojacko123]

Well said, Kim

[@khaalidabdi2827]

Kim Jong un is president who loves his country

[@johncooper1693]

the little fat dictator

[@Louisjp1875]

Rocket man 👍

[@SniperTVGames]

nice one kim

[@iamslevin4387]

You can't zoom into his head or something *zooms into his head* love it hahaha

[@AdamKoenigseggCCXR]

Legit wtf tho he's gonna get killed 🤣

[@abdulkadirosman2816]

obviously zoomed in using editing after leaving north korea, bit disrespectful that

[@HoriaNeagu]

@@abdulkadirosman2816, disrespectful treatment is the least the North Korean Government deserves.

[@abdulkadirosman2816]

@@HoriaNeagu attitude like yours is the reason why the english colonised and enslaved people.

[@manuelsousa8479]

@@abdulkadirosman2816 Horia Neagu is right tho

[@EmTom44]

North Korean Military Officer: threatens Simon for filming Simon: What a lovely guy

[@rob7963]

RandomEmyr copied or nah

[@kylepasch2212]

"cheers mate"

[@JackRedmond]

Im made a joke like that in June it was like guy robs simon Simon... what a lovely guy 😃

[@rob7963]

Jack Redmond ya mate i believe u xx

[@HazyIndustries]

@@JackRedmond cool story.

[@dmtelfireland779]

6:35 Simon: do you like living here? North Korean: *looks over shoulder* eh yeah

[@silversurfer8208]

Nigga scared

[@godwingundimi]

Ohhhh 🥺😲noooo

[@ilyjayjaiseer2k482]

travon dees 😹

[@tree_sentinel_ghost]

That’s a loaded question lol

[@saman-iw9tx]

:(

[@pwbmd]

"If you take a picture of the statue...you can't crop it or zoom into its head" Uhhh... these people do know what photo editing is, right? lol

[@TTemp29]

Yeah I'm sure it's just a recommendation to show respect, no? Obviously there is no way to enforce such a thing lol. Seems analogous to just standing during a national anthem, or something like that.

[@thomasthumim7630]

They chose to bow to the statues

[@RichardsWorld]

In North Korea you get the death sentence if you Photoshop the dear leaders.

[@hazelab181]

Koreans: you're banned in our country. Simon: Happy days.

[@liampritchard9190]

bal what an absolute legend that guy was

[@mikedean3106]

Thank you

[@mikedean3106]

Have a good one

[@DFandV]

Lol I wasn't planning on visiting anyways. South Korea maybe.

[@TheOnlyZOHEB]

😂

[@hubi187]

North Korean Soldier: If you keep filming we will shoot you Simon: Cheers mate, what a lovely guy

[@izethoxha8491]

What a top guy 😂😂😂

[@AryakiM]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@harryoudemaas5169]

Yea he let him sleep on the couch what a great guy

[@dharmamonkey]

Simon 'He literally tried to shoot me!!'

[@thumbsup5524]

the tour guides must have one of the best jobs in nk, being able to interact with people from foreign countries

[@Maidaseu]

Especially if they make a mistake and get executed

[@gabrielrazi]

Most of tour guides in communist countries work for the intelligence services. Do not let the appearances fool you.

[@mkineggs]

@@Maidaseu what are you talking about mate? Like jesus y’all just say shit

[@Maidaseu]

@@mkineggs You obviously don't know anything about North Korea. Do some research before trying to call me out.

[@mkineggs]

@@Maidaseu lmfao imagine dude. Why don’t you prove what you’re saying and I’ll track the source all the way down to “anonymous source.” Or “state department official” or “South Korean government official”

[@maxbeston9803]

1:15 Simon “ think we’ve gotta be respectful and wear long trousers “ Also Simon : * wears some trackies 😂

[@Acepotter]

🤣

[@mathewbaggott5798]

Simon meets Kim Jong-Un who has a terrible humanitarian record. Simon: Honestly what a lovely guy

[@clrbrwstr]

🤣

[@JaspreetSingh-xs1vm]

Mathew Baggott underrated comment😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Terrible? What did you say about me?!

[@davids.6933]

Kim Jong-un shut up you ain’t Kim 😂 usted es cubano ami no me mientas compadre

[@jumpy2xstreaming]

@@davids.6933 lol amigo como te gordo de la frio

[@utubebroadcaster]

Please do North Korea no money using tinder and couchsurfing to survive

[@Max-mu5fn]

utubebroadcaster they don’t have anything there is just slavery with more steps

[@rayvackgaming]

Internet is banned there is no tinder or couch surfing hes as good as dead if he tried that in north korea

[@BengVideo]

Hahahhaha

[@ekli9]

North Koreans aren't allowed to go on the internet let alone having tinder lol

[@piladopa9025]

minute 3: surviving slavery camp

[@helenaartbook]

A absolutely love how humble you are and always treat other people with so much respect!

[@forza223bowe5]

Typical Welsh

[@mbuckholz]

Not everyone feels that way..

[@tuhal4]

lol what

[@xxdudexx20]

Reminds me of logan paul

[@gethprime6549]

@@xxdudexx20 reminds me of Kim Jong what a guy

[@TopBunter]

Suprised they didn't lock you up for getting on everbody's nerves

[@moneymandan6217]

Ha ha hes full of himself alright

[@kinge8123]

XD Ikr Couldnt stop pausing the vid and face palming Lmfao

[@codeize1447]

TopBunter don’t watch it then lol

[@neazenzen372]

I like him

[@jiji7250]

@@codeize1447 salty

[@kadenstorrs7189]

24 hours No money challenge. Relying on the kindness of the loving North Korean communists.

[@cavyq]

Kaden Storrs *natlionalists That’s the bigger part of their ideology

[@peachy-tay]

this, but unironically

[@andreasoanergos4175]

**he s found dead in a damn river**

[@Dunny2k]

@@cavyq Shut up commie sympathiser.

[@danielkirkland3366]

Dunny2k why do westerners think it’s ok to dictate what other countries do If they are communists what the fcuk it got to do with you ?

[@evan7770]

North Koreans: there are 30 million books Simon: No there’s not North Koreans: 3 million people live in Pyongyang Simon: No they don’t

[@TheRedditKing1]

26,000,00 People live in North Korea. Mor books than people

[@frisacruise3983]

Kim must lock million people in his dungeon. Obviously Pyongyang looks like a town than a capital city. So dead empty.

[@vjtheowl6091]

North Korean regime is famously inflating numbers so they can show off as a great country, with biggest everything and most of everything (e.g. they say one of their leaders wrote like 100 books a day and people actually believe it because of propaganda). Also half of the blocks in Pyongyang are empty or not even finished construction, as DPRK citizen you are allowed to go to Pyongyang only if you're elite and only on the state's invitation. That's why it seems there's not many people around because there actually isn't.

[@lexopims3660]

they have internet, but actually they don't. lol

[@therealtrendingpage6765]

Makes sense why the place was empty..everyone was preparing at the stadium

[@mattbarton2029]

I’ve watched a LOT of North Korea vlogs but yours is probably my favourite thus far as it’s just a normal bloke visiting and giving honest opinions. Keep up the good work!

[@FibaFanatic]

Agreed! Loving the "idiot abroad" vibe I'm getting with this guy's vlogs. Does no research of the country he's visiting, has very little knowledge of anything really but still tries to vlog his experiences.

[@Plasma1iTV]

It is far too uncritical. NK is not a paradise

[@FibaFanatic]

@@bruhmonkey9439 Gotta remember. The guy's a complete idiot. Probably isn't aware of what's truly going on in North Korea

[@pacospain5042]

Seems he does not know anything of North Korea at all.. Internet yeah right they have only national internet.. Are you born here? Yes they can not even visit the next village dude.. Get updated look some vlogs I suggest... Mac Donald's? Lol they not even know what it is as real internet they not even know it exist

[@hugo6390]

He just seemed like a dumb tourist that didn’t do any research before entering and he literally believes everything the tour guides said without logical thinking and he keeped asking risky questions. I was so worried for his life just from watching this video smh

[@andrethescout]

"you can't zoom on his head "... then proceeds to zoom 😂😂

[@dylanhughes7118]

Madlad

[@johnnyappleseed3133]

Andre the scout hope he isn't planning on returning doubt they'd let him out even if the government asked for him back Kim will just threaten to nuke them and that'll be the end of that😂

[@harryoudemaas5169]

What a lovely guy

[@TheFlexXMLG]

that was the editing..

[@mike3308]

Simon: you can’t like crop in or zoom into his head or something *proceeds to zoom in on his head*

[@mindyschocolate]

Mike 😂😂😂😂

[@TheButterMinecart1]

It's just a matter of being respectful. You're not going to get punished if you accidentally do it or make a small joke.

[@crazyforcoffee5950]

Pretty sure the editing was done after leaving the country

[@dr.woozie7500]

North Korea: bans Western movies Also North Korea: watches Shark Tale

[@hansballarta2738]

KZbin about north Korea is some overreacting

[@crazyforcoffee5950]

And supports liverpool

[@GEcontent]

“You can’t like zoom into his head” *zooms into head

[@R1Flem]

Gamers Edition the best part.

[@YeskeConfidential]

Hahhahah I was like so confused when he zoomed into his head 🤣🤣🤣

[@freddietracey4253]

Simon please be careful mate, I don't want my favourite KZbinr being imprisoned in North Korea😂😭❤️

[@DomenBremecXCVI]

Considering he's uploading, I doubt he's still there.

[@RB-NZ2]

FREDDIE TRACEY he isn’t there anymore

[@freddietracey4253]

@@RB-NZ2 yea he is

[@freddietracey4253]

@@DomenBremecXCVI I was kinda joking

[@wackojacko123]

@@DomenBremecXCVI no shit

[@Horus4302]

Kim Jong Un throws Simon in a gulag. Simon: "Happy days!"

[@hi55us2]

New - Exclusive footage from a Gulag!

[@Finleyuk8]

Appreciate you showing us around Pyongyang, Simon! Looking forward to the next video!

[@BusterBossJR]

When is the London To Singapore challenge starting? WE ARE WAITING!!!

[@kobrien4121]

Don't mind that, Simon is back and alive 👍

[@LucAbroad]

true mate!

[@maxhenkner7149]

I have a question, because is he allowed to take subscribers help? Because otherwise it's impossible

[@paqboii1907]

@@maxhenkner7149 it's not impossible. Have you seen the BBC series race across the world?

[@branuHD]

:Simon locked up for 10 years and his whole family kidnapped Simon: what a set of fantastic people, the people of Korea are lovely yeah cheers mate thanks pal fantastic beautiful raw egg you have

[@samcox8182]

Honestly what a guy

[@RobinFlysHigh]

Ahaha

[@RobinFlysHigh]

Happy days mate

[@user-tw7fe2wl4l]

😂😂😂

[@Fragic49]

Genuinely one of the most interesting vids I've seen in a while, even better considering it's from simon so it has a bit of personality to it with a lad just saying his opinions about the country

[@yungneddy541]

Been subbed since 11k can’t believe how much you have grown as a channel and as a person . Couldn’t be prouder mate, keep the great content going. 👏👏 From Aus

[@JohnnyGonzalez007]

I study Geography in final year at uni here in Ireland/Northern Ireland, I'd really appreciate a copy of the newspaper to show my uni class! We study conflict geographies in particular so it would be extremely relevant, keep up the good work Simon!

[@ogloc636]

Good luck final year bro. I’ve just graduated in May in geography!!

[@JohnnyGonzalez007]

​@@ogloc636 Cheers dude, you know yourself just how wonderful of a subject it is, and you can essentially guarantee its relevance as most people don't realise Geography also includes socio-economics, geopolitics and many other human sciences!

[@motonelly1382]

@@JohnnyGonzalez007 well bie wtc

[@sheikhando4815]

Hey guys, I’m 22 and love geography, I love capital cities and places, I like locating different seas. Am I too late you study geography at uni?

[@JohnnyGonzalez007]

@@sheikhando4815 Its never too late to study geography, look for a student loan to cover tuition fees or alternatively feast your eyes on the endless library that is the internet!

[@jamesmurphy616]

Asking a North Korean guy "who do you support?" is a risky business.

[@frango8352]

James Murphy ??

[@jumpy2xstreaming]

He asked what team he supports not political

[@tifala]

You're the only Vlogger I enjoy watching, keep it up!!!😍

[@thehandleisuseless]

Yep got it. Officially the most insane moment ever recorded on camera. The North Korean learning English From sharks tale... Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant

[@swapnil2868]

Simon has just got to be the most realistic and entertaining guy out there. Always the same high quality vlogs. Keep making the great stuff!👍👍👍

[@bobi.3603]

Notification came from Simon.....dropped everything and 9 seconds later im watching! Anyone else? :)

[@bakalchaahmed5401]

Yes

[@MegaBlabla45]

Outstanding video mate! Really a great insight into such a secretive and "bustling" city.

[@gaylespringett8158]

Another fab video Simon! My kids have asked so many questions and learnt so much about North Korea from your videos. Love them! :-)

[@Harryseal20055]

You don’t know how long I’ve been waiting for another video 😨😂

[@niall4237]

Harry Seal johnson 4 days?

[@frasercanning2658]

Not allowed to film in North Korea Simon: Films anyway 😂

[@moneymaker2785]

Watching your videos is like a tv series, so addictive and can’t wait for more, 👍🏽

[@racheleberly7897]

Once again, incredible vlogs!! Can’t wait to see the next.

[@goshy1884]

By far the best content on youtube. I really hope your channel grows and grows, you deserve it! Your videos are helping me through a tough time and I appreciate it mate 💙

[@ally5083]

Keep up the good work Simon!!! I’m so excited for this update. Huge fan!

[@Armaan_nagra]

Btw Pyongyang is the where the 10% of people live that means it’s the richest and most powerful people that live it looks alright but I think if you go somewhere else in small towns there would be a lot of poverty

[@nfakhrim]

Armaan Nagra over 10 percent actually. 3 million live in Pyongyang out of 25 million in North Korea total.

[@Armaan_nagra]

nfakhrim oh k

[@wheretothisyear]

Loving this so far. Great to see an insight of this country.

[@stephenhargreaves1705]

Getting to see the world from the comfort of my own home, you've saved me a load of money Simon! Keep up the fantastic content pal, you're the only KZbinr who I can relate to, gone from working 9-5 to travelling the world!

[@joeplattofficial]

Brilliant to see a really normal perspective inside restaurants and the stadium too, great video mate!

[@emericktan2256]

What a vlog mate! An eye opening experience through your lenses.

[@wademerritt4010]

Very excited too see how far you’ve come this is amazing!

[@jackrock2841]

Honestly one of my favourite KZbin channels, your channel has come on so much and everything you receive is deserved. Quality content.

[@matthewmellor7072]

Amazing video again, rare to get something truly unbiased this day and age. However Simon never dissapoints!!!

[@damianheine64]

Love how you film the parts that you're not allowed to. Thanks for those rare clips. 😍

[@johnleehancong]

Wow, cheers from Singapore! There’s a huge part of me that wants to go to NK thanks for showing this series!

[@_Dondre]

Another Great Video, you inspire us all. Keep up the great work 👍

[@johncoleman2087]

Simon talking about not being allowed to crop the statue..... has half the statue cropped out.

[@hammalamiri12]

Your choice of music / audio in this North Korea series is absolutely amazing. Production quality top notch

[@lukerobins6380]

Great video mate, only thing better is the team you support!

[@ndnxdnsnsn5005]

Cheers for the upload mate what a guy Appreciate it!

[@christinequinn2019]

Been waiting for another video all week night time is better with a Simon video to look forward to 🤣

[@joemengler1666]

I’ve been looking forward to this, about time Simon!! 👍🏻

[@denisek7009]

Thank you for sharing your travels- you go to such fascinating places! Be safe going home!!

[@e11ah]

Ooh a new video, excited to see this one x ❤🙏 keep it going!

[@bazbaz3035]

...You can’t zoom in to his head... continues to zoom in on his head! Hahahaha what a legend 3:00

[@magneticm527]

absolute quality vid (as normal). keep it up!

[@reecehorner7980]

Would love a newspaper. Fascinating vlog, can't wait for the next instalment.

[@AaronTeale]

Hey Simon unreal experience I bet! Would love to be able to go and share to other people this strange but yet wonderful place! Thank you for you being an inspiration for so many including myself mate your wicked 🤙🤙🤙

[@oao6810]

North Korea looks so amazing but you’re definitely being shown the best of the country as you’re not allowed to go anywhere else without a tour guide

[@hellion9547]

So what? 99,9% of all people who travel to places visits "the best of the country" anyway, wherever they go. People always complain about this when it comes to DPRK, like they would like to visit the rural areas anyway?! How often do people travel to whatever and say "Let's not go to the awesome beautiful places, let's go 500 km out in the fields where the poor people live!"? Not very often...

[@oao6810]

@@hellion9547 It depends what you want in a trip/holiday. It doesn’t give you a compete or whole view on the place you’re visiting. Seeing the more local and authentic areas although may not be as beautiful can give you a different and more genuine experience.

[@hellion9547]

@@oao6810 Yeah of course! I'm just saying, most people do not travel like that anyway. Some do, of course, but most do not.

[@gamebredo8880]

​ exactly

[@Mr.DalekLK]

​@@hellion9547I have been to many countries and there I have always seen the worse sides of their country. But looking at North Korea, it's a typical sightseeing mechanism from communism. In Poland we also had something like this: shows visitors about cool places and they said we were super strong etc... and meanwhile the militia killed people

[@cloud3zz164]

Awesome insight into N.Korea. loved the vid, would love one of the newspapers too!

[@DuncYo]

this is the best and funniest footage ever of Nth Korea! cheers Simon! what a place

[@lucasburnett4422]

Simon: Is there WiFi? Korean woman: Yes Also Simon: TIME TO GET WORK DONE

[@thanekrios1041]

What a nice WiFi

[@LAMB-CHOPPY-CHOPPY]

I heard wifi in n Korea only gives you access to 12 websites all monitored by the army but that might just be natives

[@legendaryhoward39]

Would you ever want to do a challenge in Russia?

[@arianahankey4494]

He should! Russia is actually a really cool place. I went not long ago.

[@haydenmorris9608]

That's a shout that mate, would love to see Simon go to Russia. Maybe even a coast to coast challenge or something mental like that!

[@Danny30011980]

Trabssiberian / transmongolian railway with stops in different cities en route

[@gr752]

Nope! Mr bald owns Russia!

[@GarethBolton]

Ariana Hankey where did you go in Russia dude?

[@mai-brittwestervig6230]

I'm a new subscriber. Really love seeing you travel the world like this.

[@ryancarney3130]

Very cool and inspiring video to show your travels throughout North Korea. Thank you for showing your view and input, I look forward to the next video! :D

[@christyjohnson9679]

We all have expectations being in a new place or doing new projects

[@christyjohnson9679]

Your expectations depend wholly on things you might have heard or seen

[@lucasanthony9704]

@@christyjohnson9679 sometimes, hearing from others bring wrong expectations which leads to discouragement

[@lucasanthony9704]

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[@lucasanthony9704]

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[@antonijaivankovic5439]

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[@mwamboje]

"The guides guides guides finally here..." 🤣🤣

[@peachy-tay]

fantastic video, looks like a lot of fun and i'm glad you seemed to have enjoyed it!

[@roisinoreilly4420]

Amazing Vid! You've come such a long way

[@FAT-NUT]

Would u believe that every citizen in Pyongyang gets a script of what they’ll be acting out for the day.. then a paycheque to be quiet about it.. or death lol

[@susanbyrne3864]

George Arnold differant world

[@maxhenkner7149]

Just propaganda from the US. People from North Korea don't have much freedom and are very poor, but they don't get killed if they don't act like the government wants

[@Tonyshandle]

@@maxhenkner7149 Try opposing the great leader and see how long you live.

[@maxhenkner7149]

@@Tonyshandle Why would they oppose him?

[@themightykenwynejones7353]

@@maxhenkner7149 stop talking shite, you wouldn't live there

[@crimsoncarp6877]

Simon just risked literal torture and execution for zooming in on the statue's head

[@crazyforcoffee5950]

Would have been edited after he left the country

[@jackfinnigan5021]

Brilliant video as per usual mate. Enjoy your trip Simon

[@botham2084]

Brilliant insight in to N.Korea looking forward to the next vid

[@Ben-yy3qq]

Simon visits Korea All other Asian countries? "ARE WE A JOKE TO YOU!"

[@OmarAhmed-em2yt]

Simon you’re an absolute legend

[@sarakeith5480]

Rewatching, such an amazing trip to Nortth Korea!! Must have been an amazing time, I know I will never get to go there, a different world!! Thanks!!

[@anthonyramdeen1154]

Great video mate. Can’t wait to read the Korean News.

[@LiamRobertsWxm]

Love it from the best KZbinr in Wrexham 😂😂

[@willhalls5451]

Liam Roberts I live near there

[@LiamRobertsWxm]

@@willhalls5451 same I'm from Ruthin area where are you from?

[@therealgirlsguidetocredita5648]

You didn’t go to North Korea. You went to theatrical PYONGYANG ONLY.

[@Plasma1iTV]

100%

[@GeorgiaOverdrive]

thegrandfinale2 It’s an orchestrated tour. They’re obviously not allowing them to see the absolute poverty in the rest of the country.

[@billyneville8579]

@@GeorgiaOverdrive yeah mate, when you go on a London bus you usually visit wealthy areas in Central London, not Brixton, Tooting and Croydon...

[@gregod806]

@@billyneville8579 Brixton is wealthy nowaday😂

[@drinkwatergoodforhealth6101]

@@billyneville8579 are mad bruh? Londons not strict and you can definitely come alone if you want and you can definitely visit those places you said. NEVER COMPARE COUNTRIES smh and fck off

[@youtubes1illy47]

Just wanna say ur one of my favourite KZbinrs I absolutely love your videos keep up the good work mate , your my idle

[@TheSilentscope1982]

Good job making it look so casual there. All the other videos ive seen there made it look pretty tight.

[@JRoskin22]

You’re incredible that you film and get away with so much 😂

[@dee74raz]

I do like Simon’s videos, it feels so natural, as if he is not aware that he is filming himself. It’s very watchable and has very good video editing. This is million times better than any travel programmes on TV, where it looks staged and the presenters are too corny.

[@6Tulips]

Super interesting, I have never seen a perspective like this. Thank you for sharing.

[@thomashare1121]

Great video Simon, as always. Can’t wait to see the next.

[@cball97]

Didn’t think you smuggled the footage out of North Korea! Would love a newspaper!!

[@jakesomething8381]

No one: Simon in North Korea:I’m staaaving Right let’s try the McDonald’s trick

[@yagmami69]

Love your videos mate! Loved the 7 wonders in 7 days videos and the rest!

[@dernprofitness]

The guides’ guide guide😂😂😂 hilarious Happy days 😆

[@lispetersen0103]

Absolutely fascinating, Simon. I wondered though if the people weeding weren’t actually also supplementing their diets by foraging for greens... *ponders

[@kamatmehbro]

Simon: Is that where they have the nukes and stuff? Aussie guy: uhh yeah yeah yeah... (fear of execution)

[@relax142]

Awesome video dude!!! Glad you went and showed us what's up

[@reemee3701]

What an amazing video, what a culture shock..loved it.