Exploring the Realities of Travel in North Korea

A group of French tourists visits North Korea, experiencing the country's strict control, propaganda, and poverty. They navigate through a highly controlled environment, witnessing the regime's military focus and cultural indoctrination. Despite the challenges, the tourists gain insights into the secretive state's daily life and the pervasive influence of its dictatorship.

What is strictly forbidden for foreigners in North Korea without an official guide?

• Eating at local restaurants

• Using local currency

• Leaving the hotel

• Taking photographs

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What are the distinguishing features of North Korea since its creation in 1945?

• Technological advancement and prosperity

• Acute paranoia and abject poverty

• Cultural diversity and openness

• Democratic governance and freedom

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Who is officially known as the 'Dear Leader' in North Korea?

• Kim Jong-un

• Kim Il-sung

• Kim Jong-il

• Kim Yo-jong

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What is the main purpose of the grandiose street parades in North Korea?

• To choreograph outbursts of joy

• To celebrate national holidays

• To showcase military strength

• To welcome foreign dignitaries

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What is the significance of the DMZ for the French tourists?

• It is a symbol of the division between North and South Korea

• It is a popular tourist attraction

• It is a place for shopping and entertainment

• It is a historical site for the Korean War

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What is the main theme of the War Museum in North Korea?

• The history of North Korean art

• The conflict with the United States

• The development of North Korean technology

• The achievements of North Korean scientists

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What is the daily routine in Pyongyang that starts at dawn?

• Public speeches

• Military parades

• Broadcasting background music

• Market opening

What is the role of the state in the lives of children in North Korea?

• Organizing sports events

• Taking over the role of parents

• Offering scholarships for foreign studies

• Providing free toys

What is the main reason for the electrified barbed wire along North Korea's shores?

• To prevent illegal fishing

• To mark the boundaries of private property

• To protect against possible landings by South Koreans or Americans

• To keep wildlife away

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What is the purpose of the staged village built for foreign visitors?

• To provide a genuine experience of North Korean life

• To accommodate foreign visitors with a controlled environment

• To serve as a historical site

• To showcase traditional Korean architecture

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