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15 Strange Things That Will Happen to You If You Ever Visit North Korea

From mandatory state minders and 6 a.m. propaganda broadcasts to an isolated island hotel and the Juche calendar, here are 15 strange realities awaiting visitors inside North Korea.

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  1. From Mandatory Minders to the Juche Calendar, Inside a Visit to North Korea
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Crossing into North Korea feels like stepping onto a tightly scripted stage set. Every movement, photograph, currency transaction, and meal is governed by strict state rules that no foreign visitor is allowed to break.

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