🇰🇵 North Korea & DMZ
Books & Resources I Recommend
If you are obsessed with North Korea like me, these are the books and tools I actually use to research my content.
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Nothing to Envy
Barbara Demick’s definitive account of daily life in North Korea. Essential reading before any DMZ visit.
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The Aquariums of Pyongyang
A firsthand memoir of surviving a North Korean labor camp. One of the most powerful books I have read.
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Without You, There Is No Us
A rare inside look at the children of North Korea’s elite. Fascinating and unsettling in equal measure.
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Korea DMZ Travel Guide
Complete guide to visiting the Demilitarized Zone and planning your Korea trip around the DMZ experience.
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Sony ZV-E10 Camera
Compact mirrorless camera great for travel vlogging. Light, powerful, and perfect for street content in Asia.
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Korea Documentary Collection
Curated documentaries about the Korean peninsula, the Korean War, and life inside the DPRK.
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