What I missed when I went to North Korea

What I missed when I went to North Korea

I wished we saw this type of reflection more often. Eleven years ago, the author wrote about her experiences from a trip to Pyongyang. Millions of people read it back then. Now, she revisits how she (mis-)interpreted the country, its people, and their culture.


From Weekly Filet #481, in March 2024.

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