Luca Pferdmenges, a 23-year-old German travel influencer, recently traveled to North Korea, becoming one of the first Western tourists there in five years. He reflected on his experience, noting the strict rules and staged moments during the tour, but was particularly struck by the undeniable visible poverty, which the tour guides did not attempt to hide. His trip involved quick planning and nerves about crossing the border, especially after years of restrictions. Once in North Korea, he noticed the absence of advertisements, replaced by propaganda posters, further emphasizing the controlled atmosphere of the country.
Entering North Korea was surreal; I felt a blend of excitement and apprehension. The absence of advertisements made the country feel more controlled, replaced only with propaganda.
It was eye-opening to see the poverty displayed openly; the guides made no efforts to disguise the stark realities of daily life in North Korea.
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