A recent trip through North Korea to see how things are really going by some NPR correspondents, revealed that the country seems to be doing just fine, and everyone living there loves socialism and how it has shaped their lives... that is, where foreigners are allowed. The totalitarian rule of the government is truly a complete on in North Korea, and what really goes on beyond the boundaries of the very few places visitable in the Communist state is a mystery to any visitors, and this secretive way of things doesn't exactly give off a friendly vibe to tourists, making it one of the least visited countries in the world. The locals all seem to be loving their lives, and one tour guide tells of the happiest day of his life: "I felt so excited. You know why? You get a chance to see the dear leader, Comrade Kim Jong Il. So exciting."
Anyone seeking to find out what really is happening in the shadows behind the facade of Pyongyang's foreigner accessible areas can be sure they'll get most likely more than just a slap on the wrist. But thats not to say even just a visit to the accessible areas aren't revealing enough. The 60 foot tall statue of Kim Il Sung, the massive amounts of propaganda scattered around the city, and the locals seeming undying loyalty to their country while in public definitely tell much about the Socialist nation. However, mostly what is going on in North Korea outside of the 'foreigner zones' is a complete mystery.
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