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If you don't mind us getting too philosophical, just what is reality? and how do we know we have a firm grasp on it? We might conceive reality around us based on what we see, hear, read and observe. Certainly, it feels very feel, but is there not more to it than that? Definitely so according to ... » Learn More about Jumping beyond the media mirage: North Korea and Plato’s Allegory of the Cave

Contrary to popular misconceptions, it is possible to live in Pyongyang as a foreigner. Not only that, but there is a small expat community present in the city. With the presence of foreign embassies and international organizations, this community largely consists of diplomats and aid workers. They ... » Learn More about A Visit to Pyongyang’s Sunrise Cafe and its expat supermarket

After months of hype and anticipation, our long promoted Easter Delegation tour is finally here. The trip marks the start of a new era with Visit North Korea as we kicked off last year with the aim to innovate itineraries which promote education, objectivity and quality insight into the country. Our ... » Learn More about Easter Delegation Preview: Behind the scenes in Beijing at a unprecedented time

This morning the news broke that South Korea had agreed to send a 160 member group including pop singers Lee Sun-hee, Cho Yong-pil and girl group Red Velvet, to North Korea to perform several concerts from late March to early April (31st-3rd). The announcement is the latest in a series of ... » Learn More about Easter Surprise: K-Pop Groups to Visit North Korea during our Easter Delegation Tour

For the first time since 2015, North Korea have announced the Arirang Mass Games will be held this Autumn. The move signals yet a further turn away from confrontation and a single North Korea is seeking peace. As tensions thaw, there has never been a more perfect timing to witness one of the most ... » Learn More about The Return of the Arirang Mass Games: But just what are they all about?