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I do wish finding information about them was easier. It always ends up being a game of believing either the US state department, or the DPRK. Obviously can't trust a word the US says, but I remain skeptical of what the DPRK says in a guided tour or in a glorified advertisement showing off a single new apartment building.
Would absolutely love to visit some day though. At worst, they don't live up to my expectations of a socialist paradise and are just like any other country. At best, they exceed my expectations and I become a follower of Juche. ๐
If you are from a western country there is a certain risk in going to North Korea.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otto_Warmbier
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40335169
Shit happens. Plenty of westerners have visited and been fine too.