Category: North Korea
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Mount Ryongak – Hiking in North Korea
Of all the places I’ve hiked, which granted isn’t that large a list, North Korea is definitely the most unique! I was on an extended tour which meant that we had time to hike to the top of Mount Ryongak on the outskirts of Pyongyang. I was a bit hesitant, but it ended up being…
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Pyongyang Cold Noodles
Pyongyang Cold Noodles, also known as raengmyŏn (랭면) is one of the most famous dishes from North Korea. There are records of it dating back to the Joseon Dynasty which ended in the 19th century. The Dish As you might have guessed from a dish called Pyongyang Cold Noodles, it’s served cold. The broth is…
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North Korean Gasoline Clams
While in North Korea, we had the opportunity to try a lot of different dishes such as the famous Pyongyang Cold Noodles. However, the most unique meal I had was that of North Korean Gasoline Clams, also known as Clam Bulgogi. They’ve become more well known thanks to appearing in an episode of Crash Landing…
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How easy is it to visit North Korea?
When I returned from North Korea, one of the main questions I received was ‘How easy was it to visit North Korea?’ and ‘Did it take a long time to arrange?’ Despite what people might think, it’s actually surprisingly easy to visit North Korea as a tourist (providing you aren’t South Korean or American). To…
