I was one of the first Western tourists to visit North Korea in 5 years. I was surprised we were allowed to see signs of poverty.

I was one of the first Western tourists to visit North Korea in 5 years. I was surprised we were allowed to see signs of poverty.

Courtesy of Luca Pferdmenges and Luna Salerno

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Luca Pferdmenges, a 23-year-old German travel influencer who was among the first Western tourists to visit North Korea since 2020. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.

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