December 03, 2004

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Christmas in Korea

Are you a world traveller, jaded at the same old tourist trail and looking for something new? Why not try North Korea? It's a holiday with a difference:

A Hyundai executive half-jokingly says that his company's excursions are called "Don't Do It! Tours." Cellphones, laptops, telephoto lenses, and powerful binoculars are strictly verboten. Visitors must wear photo ID tags at all times. Photos are forbidden inside the DMZ and in the North. You are not to point at a North Korean, and, in the unlikely event you talk with a resident, you are to avoid any political statements.
While you are no doubt quite the joke-maker, caution is advised.
Two years ago a South Korean woman reportedly asked a North Korean why President Kim Jong Il was the only fat man in the country, and was detained for several days as a result.
Who's laughing now? Regardless, read the whole article.

posted by Simon on 12.03.04 at 10:30 AM in the




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I have so much sorrow for the N. Korean people. Why is it there is nothing anyone has/can do? Why must they suffer so? They are people, too. They deserve to live free. That is my belief. I am talking to my government to try to help them. Maybe there is a light at the end of the very long tunnel. Thank you for your article. I don't think the joke was very funny, either. Have a nice day.

posted by: Rosemary on 12.03.04 at 08:06 PM [permalink]




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