Yuri’s fascination with North Korea began with a TV documentary that portrayed the country as besieged by capitalist neighbors.
This curiosity led him to join a “Solidarity with North Korea” group on VKontakte, Russia’s Facebook equivalent.
Before the pandemic, the largest source of inbound tourists to North Korea wasn’t Russia – it was China.
Video Ad Feedback Student who visited a North Korea children's camp reveals what happens there 03:02 - Source: CNNThe camp offered typical summer activities like beach outings and sandcastle-building competitions but also included peculiar rituals.
Yuri Frolov’s story is a powerful reminder of the lengths to which North Korea will go to shape perceptions and cultivate loyalty.
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