What Can $10 Get in NORTH KOREA? (Bizarre Place)

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    North Korea is (by a long shot) the world's most interesting country. I visited the capital city of Pyongyang in April 2017, way back when I first got my hands on a video camera, and luckily I was able to document it. It was a wild trip, to say the least, and I'm glad that I can share my experiences with you in this video.
    Buckle up for the next 9 minutes as I take you deep inside Pyongyang, North Korea to see how many things I could buy for $10 USD or less -- I think you will be quite surprised!
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Komentáře • 5K

  • @drewbinsky
    @drewbinsky  Před 2 lety +2880

    Would you ever visit North Korea? Comment here and tell me why/why not! 🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵

    • @TheAlexG98LP
      @TheAlexG98LP Před 2 lety +414

      No they kill westerners occasionally for propaganda

    • @shayaan1kk7
      @shayaan1kk7 Před 2 lety +262

      no no

    • @anurdaburmancitizen
      @anurdaburmancitizen Před 2 lety +305

      No because i don't want to because i don't want to

    • @chloehansson1118
      @chloehansson1118 Před 2 lety +320

      Yes, because I want to see the most isolated place and see how life in NK can be

    • @phoenix2.020
      @phoenix2.020 Před 2 lety +153

      I would if the government wasn’t a huge enemy of the US. Hopefully one day, things will change in the future. Then maybe I’ll spend a day or two 👍

  • @SuperPrem
    @SuperPrem Před 2 lety +4477

    This was legit the least expected entry in this series. Knowing that most people in North Korea make less than $10 in a month, this isn't a challenge but a reality for them.

    • @madbymycommentumad9041
      @madbymycommentumad9041 Před 2 lety +62

      Lol they’re poor

    • @tescobesco
      @tescobesco Před 2 lety +537

      @@madbymycommentumad9041 ay come on now man. might be a joke but still a bit rude

    • @SuperPrem
      @SuperPrem Před 2 lety +100

      @@madbymycommentumad9041 Sadly, quite a bit.

    • @schumi26
      @schumi26 Před 2 lety +84

      the problem is on an organised trip you arent allowed to get interact on local stores. even the 5000 won bill isnt allowed for foreigners. the reality we can see on the transportation in the subway. 5 North Korean won. there we can see what they have for earnings.

    • @dosmundos3830
      @dosmundos3830 Před 2 lety +98

      @@schumi26 the DPRK is a socialist country, everyone even has free housing. the subway fee is merely a stipend.

  • @christopherb4015
    @christopherb4015 Před 2 lety +3111

    Beer: $3
    Bowling:$3
    Freedom:Priceless

  • @julietteoscaralphanovember2223
    @julietteoscaralphanovember2223 Před 7 měsíci +61

    I'm actually surprised that your guides would let you film.
    North Korea is the only place that I have no desire to visit.

    • @honkler1697
      @honkler1697 Před 19 dny +3

      Glad you still left Yemen, South Sudan, and Eritrea on the table, along with other jewels.

    • @alkohallick2901
      @alkohallick2901 Před 19 dny +3

      You want to visit Iran? Syria?

    • @abramlow23
      @abramlow23 Před 14 dny

      Africa? They have blacks

  • @ukdnbmarsh
    @ukdnbmarsh Před rokem +5

    absolutely no corporate advertising to be seen anywhere

    • @chiefusb465
      @chiefusb465 Před 18 dny +1

      Well youd need businesses for that 😂

  • @ShortHax
    @ShortHax Před 2 lety +3932

    Never thought I’d see the day that Drew would harness a particle of power from Gordon Ramsey by calling the dishes subpar

    • @jadoo782002able
      @jadoo782002able Před 2 lety +13

      Hi verified youtuber

    • @jadoo782002able
      @jadoo782002able Před 2 lety +12

      U comment everywhere

    • @michael04__806
      @michael04__806 Před 2 lety +7

      xd

    • @mozvidz
      @mozvidz Před 2 lety +20

      Probably because it's N.Korea. If the same food were served in S.Korea, the comments would be positive.

    • @shomiksahu05
      @shomiksahu05 Před 2 lety +2

      Atleast he didn't swear much as Gordon would

  • @kimjongun3890
    @kimjongun3890 Před 2 lety +5485

    I'm glad you enjoyed your visit, sir.

    • @KK-wk1id
      @KK-wk1id Před 2 lety +240

      You are very kind.

    • @sirkermitthefirstoffrogeth9622
      @sirkermitthefirstoffrogeth9622 Před 2 lety +222

      Kim who broke you my guy?

    • @rollerzleader2812
      @rollerzleader2812 Před 2 lety +16

      @Kim Jong Un
      Is it true? Does *Office 39* employ loyal Kkhangpae? I've heard that the Kim Cabinet grants special N. Koreans, permission to blend-in with the escaping immigrants. Under the guise of an escapee... the ploy is to simply to expand the Kkhangpae in America, while sending money back to the DPRK?? *It's daring I'll give you that.* But you won't get far without the blessing of the Sun yee On, Various Cartels, the Triads, & Gangs in Your planned areas. They'll see it as competition once it all comes to light! "We" know the DPRK & China are behind the Fetnal Crisis!

    • @vxn_gxance
      @vxn_gxance Před 2 lety +37

      Stop being such a idiotic leader and unite Korea again

    • @FoodRecipes108
      @FoodRecipes108 Před 2 lety +148

      $3 dollar for a glass of beer dude you need to chill.

  • @jant3528
    @jant3528 Před 11 měsíci +161

    Really appreciate how respectful you are even when describing such a horrendous place. Takes a lot of class to focus on positives in a place that doesn’t have much of that

    • @jackblock777
      @jackblock777 Před 10 měsíci +7

      The Dictator needs to be exposed

    • @dudhrhdndbdj504
      @dudhrhdndbdj504 Před 5 měsíci +3

      No he just wants permission to return

    • @StekTM1
      @StekTM1 Před 5 měsíci +3

      The place is just fine. Simple life but everybody have a house and food. That's more than average countries.

    • @jant3528
      @jant3528 Před 5 měsíci +8

      @@StekTM1​​⁠No. The majority of people in this country are in a constant state of starvation and face daily threats of persecution for things no humans should ever go through. Please do some research before to avoid speaking out of ignorance.

    • @StekTM1
      @StekTM1 Před 5 měsíci

      @@jant3528 This is all US propaganda. Trust me.

  • @spcalexsantos
    @spcalexsantos Před rokem +46

    Nice video. Just narrating what you experienced without any bias. Nice change of pace when it comes to North Korea videos.

    • @juliuskrabbe3288
      @juliuskrabbe3288 Před 2 měsíci +1

      So you like that he is not critical, of the propagandistic and bizarre theater performance, that is Pyongyang?

    • @spcalexsantos
      @spcalexsantos Před 2 měsíci +2

      @juliuskrabbe3288 I've watched and read enough about all that. Sometimes you just want to see without being told what to opine.

  • @Akapulko
    @Akapulko Před 2 lety +1498

    NK be like:
    Water: $0.50
    Kimchi: $4.99
    Internet: $70,000,000 per month
    Freedom: *not for sale*

    • @moonscoop123
      @moonscoop123 Před 2 lety +45

      Whats freedom? Mc-Donald or master card...

    • @StephenWestSyd
      @StephenWestSyd Před 2 lety +10

      @@moonscoop123 if he is talking about a western crap hole like United States or a commonwealth nation then he is under the illusion he is free

    • @frisianmouve
      @frisianmouve Před 2 lety +10

      @@StephenWestSyd Here's an example of not having freedom.
      You: critizice the government
      They: lock you up and torture you
      Well that clearly doesn't happen
      Example of freedom.
      You: can vote and put whatever crap you say online without fear of reprisal

    • @StephenWestSyd
      @StephenWestSyd Před 2 lety +16

      @@frisianmouve lol you must of been born in 2006 to come up with that all on your own? Is that what they’re teaching you in school these days about freedom?

    • @frisianmouve
      @frisianmouve Před 2 lety +6

      @@StephenWestSyd You're proof of it aren't you? Do you really think you can get away with lambasting the chinese government on the chinese internet in China?

  • @Littlemobcraft
    @Littlemobcraft Před rokem +13

    Amazing 😍😍😍

  • @davefink2326
    @davefink2326 Před rokem +13

    That is like being whisked into a Broadway theater production and being told your experiencing the United States.

  • @DerNatioller
    @DerNatioller Před 2 lety +1077

    North Korea is so fascinating and depressing.

    • @YungSkwid
      @YungSkwid Před 2 lety +17

      why is it depressing?

    • @mybutthasteeth1347
      @mybutthasteeth1347 Před 2 lety +141

      @@YungSkwid because they're the most oppressed people on the planet

    • @YungSkwid
      @YungSkwid Před 2 lety +19

      @@mybutthasteeth1347 i guess so but everyone in the video seems pretty happy to be honest

    • @farismustafa5389
      @farismustafa5389 Před 2 lety +117

      @@YungSkwid its probably staged

    • @mybutthasteeth1347
      @mybutthasteeth1347 Před 2 lety +108

      @@YungSkwid its pyeongyang - the people are there because they're the elite, and its all staged anyway. Tourists have a guide that only takes them to the staged areas

  • @randomstuff3413
    @randomstuff3413 Před 2 lety +3657

    Fun fact: Drew has had a better time in North Korea, Iraq, and Afghanistan than in Chad.

    • @thatmemer96
      @thatmemer96 Před 2 lety +234

      duh, chad is horrible

    • @J0e.-
      @J0e.- Před 2 lety +473

      @@thatmemer96 wdym, the name is literally chad it cant be horrible lol

    • @thatmemer96
      @thatmemer96 Před 2 lety +82

      @@J0e.- *little does he know*

    • @vishal17935
      @vishal17935 Před 2 lety +230

      You know nothing Pyongyang is just for show
      Tourists never go out of the city
      The video title is misleading, actually it's like he has basically visited another country not north korea

    • @thatmemer96
      @thatmemer96 Před 2 lety +85

      @@vishal17935 rather be in glorious pyongyang compared to chad lol

  • @connorvanzant594
    @connorvanzant594 Před rokem +102

    never thought they would let you in knowing that you specifically travel to places to document and report on them but just happy you made it out

    • @starlitnews
      @starlitnews Před rokem +10

      Glad nothing sinister happened to you!

    • @JosephGibson
      @JosephGibson Před rokem

      amazing the conceptions you have of the Country known a lot of people go there and come back unless you go with ulterior motives and those you hear about, usually have. Perhaps go yourself and find out and stop relying on narratives?

    • @Lunar04503
      @Lunar04503 Před 8 měsíci +3

      I mean they want to make a good impression

  • @JD-wn3cc
    @JD-wn3cc Před rokem +18

    What a really good video. Never heard of you until now so will be watching more. You have to be the most travelled and open minded american! Also, that beer was a lot more expensive than i thought it would be. Thats about £2.20. In the uk in 2019 we were probably paying about £4, so thought NK would be like 50p or something. I need to get out there. Im fascinated by it

  • @blackeyedpea888
    @blackeyedpea888 Před 2 lety +553

    How long will it be before we get a ‘WHAT CAN $10 GET ON MARS’

    • @NathansWargames
      @NathansWargames Před 2 lety +9

      He's 30. let's say it takes 30 more years until mars has a colony and then another 20 until paid tourists can go. so yea 50 years.

    • @schumi26
      @schumi26 Před 2 lety +6

      before we get an episode about "What can you get for 10$ on the moon" ^^

    • @cashbag
      @cashbag Před 2 lety +3

      @@schumi26 Cheese

    • @vic3026
      @vic3026 Před 2 lety +2

      At least 10 to 15 years

    • @exjx2548
      @exjx2548 Před 2 lety +1

      I'm from Mars and you will get a cup of water for 10$ here..

  • @BSGSV
    @BSGSV Před 2 lety +982

    The perspective that is missing here is that the special food he ate at the restaurant which he ranked as cheap and low quality was far, far, far, superior to anything regular North Koreans would ever get to eat. Just the fact that there was meat there put it off the charts. Basically for $10, Drew experienced the Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, North Korean style.

    • @ApoIIo_
      @ApoIIo_ Před 2 lety +14

      $10? Dang

    • @TheMeloettaful
      @TheMeloettaful Před 2 lety +75

      I was wondering that myself when he asked if the restaurant was for the local people too or if it was a "Stage" Restaurant for the tourists ONLY.
      It's surprising and yet not surprising at all. Even though Drew didn't care much for the food besides the handmade cold noodles it's still the type of food the average North Korean citizen will not get to enjoy 😞.
      Like you said it's basically the rich and famous lifestyle North Korean style. I'll tell you what though even if it was an all expense paid trip to North Korea I STILL wouldn't go there. I would never be able to relax there at all never knowing if I'm going to do something "wrong" according to them 😥.

    • @BSGSV
      @BSGSV Před 2 lety +30

      @@TheMeloettaful Same. It is one thing to go to a culture and enjoy learning from experience. It is entirely another thing to go to a repressive regime and stress over the risk of being imprisoned for taking a poster like Warmbier or failing to bow at a Kim statue.

    • @TheMeloettaful
      @TheMeloettaful Před 2 lety +15

      @@BSGSV that whole poster situation was all kinds of fucked up, and the bowing to the Kim statues just feels really icky to me. That's probably what would get me in trouble is the statues. They are NOT my gods people 😡! Ridiculous all around 😩!

    • @kraftwerklover69
      @kraftwerklover69 Před rokem +4

      @@TheMeloettaful only the rich people live in Pyongyang, most other parts of north korea have extreme poverty issues

  • @nolantherailfan5048
    @nolantherailfan5048 Před rokem +14

    Tourist: *doesn't bow*
    North Korean Military *and I took that personally*

  • @DavidVideoFILMS
    @DavidVideoFILMS Před 6 měsíci +4

    Grey county…
    Gives a sad feeling

  • @guitaro5000
    @guitaro5000 Před 2 lety +1423

    Always incredible adventures, Drew!

    • @Under001
      @Under001 Před 2 lety

      checkmark

    • @blardymunggas6884
      @blardymunggas6884 Před 2 lety +1

      How is it staged? They looked naturally happy

    • @MrRydoone
      @MrRydoone Před 2 lety +1

      This channel absalutely independent without western propaganda thing with last message ..there is so many South Korea people living in NK and they just want to stay there because they happy in SK ..

    • @blardymunggas6884
      @blardymunggas6884 Před 2 lety +1

      @@MrRydoone you are right. Western media created anti-china, anti-latin americanos, islamophobia, anti-russian, anti-NK..... all lies. We should only have 1 anti which is Anti-USA. That day is already here.

    • @MrRydoone
      @MrRydoone Před 2 lety +1

      @@blardymunggas6884 Yes..the worst is Islamophobia people's just see what's bad Islam is..but they did not see . 1- 7 from top10 richest countries in the world was Muslim countries..1- 7 from 10 highest currencies in the world was Muslim countries before invasion Iraq 1 of the most futuristic city in the world..way better than Europe same happen to Syria and Libya..one of the most beautiful country in the world before war .but after USA invade..all this thing destroyed..and 1. More thing is about Xinjiang..China destroyed mosques.. captured Muslim..it's all bullshit.. Xinjiang got over 30000 mosques around Xinjiang..got the most halal restaurant everywhere if we go over there..but still.. people's believe what western media claimed..

  • @abrahamlincoln8037
    @abrahamlincoln8037 Před 2 lety +270

    Never Thought I Would See A 10 Dollars Challenge In North Korea.

    • @NormaKhan
      @NormaKhan Před 2 lety +41

      Never thought I'd see a dead president commenting.

    • @madeofmelancholy
      @madeofmelancholy Před 2 lety +3

      @@NormaKhan lmfao

    • @decriper1097
      @decriper1097 Před 2 lety +2

      omg its teh prezident from cod zambies !11!!!1

    • @zap1050
      @zap1050 Před 2 lety +1

      JFK isn't dead confirmed

  • @denisvoskresenskiy1306
    @denisvoskresenskiy1306 Před rokem +99

    The regulator women in the metro turn the color from red to green when every passenger is in the train so the driver can close the doors and drive. There is kind of the same system in Moscow sometimes. And I don’t expect peopke to be randomly happy or strangely smiling while simply riding in the metro 😁🙈 greetings Drew from a russian in France :)

    • @TimApple.
      @TimApple. Před rokem +1

      Haha! Yeah, Dre Binsk "wants to make everything about people strange guy." Go eats some cold noodles!

    • @christyambrown
      @christyambrown Před rokem +12

      People on the subway in NY aren't smiling either lol

    • @AndreiBerezin
      @AndreiBerezin Před rokem +5

      Этим инопланетянам бесполезно объяснять, что улыбочка без причины делает из прохожего дурака. Им кажется все обязаны радоваться, что американец привёз свою золотую жопу на их грешную землю.

    • @Wandrative
      @Wandrative Před 18 dny

      Exactly. Koreans never smile for no reason, same for the south. The N American attitude and person of being toxic positive and smiling all the time like a loon will make you appear stupid in Korea.

    • @blueberry5822
      @blueberry5822 Před 2 dny

      Yeah lets listen to the oppressed people and the warmongers on how we, a prosperous nation, should behave. Heathens.

  • @brodyburnell2497
    @brodyburnell2497 Před rokem +3

    Dude you’re brave god bless!!!!

  • @dabolife1
    @dabolife1 Před 2 lety +448

    Thanks for great and amazing stories around the world.

    • @yourbuttnapkinsmylord9046
      @yourbuttnapkinsmylord9046 Před 2 lety +16

      Yet another typical verfired channel who will get thousands of likes for no reason

    • @christopherhernandez7069
      @christopherhernandez7069 Před 2 lety +1

      @@yourbuttnapkinsmylord9046 lol

    • @criiss_.1654
      @criiss_.1654 Před 2 lety

      .czcams.com/video/QAMKBOrvP9s/video.html

    • @nesto9889
      @nesto9889 Před 2 lety +1

      @@yourbuttnapkinsmylord9046 exactly, I was first here (or one of the first and haven't even finished watching the video

    • @ozzyj01
      @ozzyj01 Před 2 lety

      Thank you for making me know what to comment

  • @jakelance5786
    @jakelance5786 Před 2 lety +1641

    Drew for your safety, please do not visit or even consider visiting again. Even this video contains content that the government would not be happy with. 1:40 "It is not a happy place, the streets are dark and depressing. The people have a scared look on their face" and 2:46 "I took full advantage and spoke to as many locals as I could on the sidelines" this is you openly admitting and proving you broke rules in North Korea.

    • @robertsrt
      @robertsrt Před 2 lety +446

      Exactly. I think the vast majority of his viewers have no idea of the risks he took by documenting his visit.

    • @SujitSingh727
      @SujitSingh727 Před 2 lety +64

      North korea don't have youtube,I think.

    • @mattrixx007
      @mattrixx007 Před 2 lety +82

      They banned Americans anyways so he won't go back probably

    • @nellysmith6006
      @nellysmith6006 Před 2 lety +21

      He can't go to North Korea again. Americans are banned.

    • @cynthiaw.3321
      @cynthiaw.3321 Před 2 lety +266

      @@mattrixx007 Just to clarify, NK didn't ban Americans from traveling to NK. The US banned its citizens from traveling to NK.

  • @ep1k_4
    @ep1k_4 Před rokem +29

    I can't imagine living there. Smallest mistakes may kill me

    • @JosephGibson
      @JosephGibson Před rokem

      Nope. But, if you're going to with ulterior motives then of course you will find yourself in shit... just as you would anywhere in the World. The thing is, you're easily identifiable there and if you stand out like a sore thumb up to no good - you're screwed. Otherwise, go there and learn and enjoy it then you will be completely fine!

    • @TheSavage3.6
      @TheSavage3.6 Před rokem +1

      @@JosephGibson Sounds like something a secret agent would say.

    • @timemmons7821
      @timemmons7821 Před měsícem

      At least it’s clean. No graffiti, no junkies on every corner, no trash everywhere…

    • @ep1k_4
      @ep1k_4 Před měsícem

      @@timemmons7821 I would still rather have junkies in my city than dead bodies

  • @simonsv9449
    @simonsv9449 Před 7 měsíci +4

    The fact that this video makes it seem like It’s fun in North Korea is mind-blowing.

    • @blak3brutus229
      @blak3brutus229 Před 12 dny

      If you don’t break their laws and follow the preset script, in honesty it’s fun in the sense that you know the people there are trapped and doing this to present you the customer a good time like a sweat shop, but a strict one for the customers too. Why is dictatorship so difficult for you?

  • @Ducanralf
    @Ducanralf Před 2 lety +1514

    Drew there are some isolated small republics near Russia 🇷🇺 . That’s could be a spot for the future . I just returned from Crimea and must say very few foreigners visit the peninsula these days. Some Videos will be up on the channel in the coming weeks for the community!

    • @amazingabby25
      @amazingabby25 Před 2 lety +32

      I’d love to see Abkhazia

    • @stivcz
      @stivcz Před 2 lety +47

      This is going to be controversial.

    • @R1IY2N
      @R1IY2N Před 2 lety +11

      He did say after hes been to every country he would go to different cities in countries

    • @mayuri4184
      @mayuri4184 Před 2 lety +14

      I'd like to see Komi (home of Vorkuta and its former gulag) and Kalmykia.

    • @daple1997
      @daple1997 Před 2 lety +6

      Go to Buryatia

  • @theaverageguytraveller7253
    @theaverageguytraveller7253 Před 2 lety +658

    I visited as a tourist as well, went with a Chinese group to save money. I forget how much it was but wasn’t too expensive. It was a really interesting experience. Now I live in Seoul lol.

  • @idlearctic592
    @idlearctic592 Před rokem +2

    Such a kind guy at the end

  • @johnengland8619
    @johnengland8619 Před rokem +3

    Thanks again for the content

  • @windykingdom6153
    @windykingdom6153 Před 2 lety +551

    Honestly I wouldn’t even bother going there, this guy is pretty brave

    • @thatoneguy7506
      @thatoneguy7506 Před 2 lety +26

      Yh u may never get out

    • @windykingdom6153
      @windykingdom6153 Před 2 lety +13

      @@thatoneguy7506 Exactly, he better be careful

    • @nazmabegumahmed9812
      @nazmabegumahmed9812 Před 2 lety +8

      @@windykingdom6153 is like taliban

    • @kamilkozio1486
      @kamilkozio1486 Před 2 lety +30

      North Korea (before Covid) used to be one of the safest countries to visit. Locals are usually too distant and insecure, while officials also wouldn't go too far knowing how hated is DRK in the world. Worst that can happen to foreigner is hotel arrest for some time if you peed on Kim statue or sth like that.

    • @KIM-xl6zs
      @KIM-xl6zs Před 2 lety +2

      Just because you have been brainwashed

  • @TheGeographyBible
    @TheGeographyBible Před 2 lety +314

    Drews content is legit better than any Netflix series, I've learnt so much from this channel! Keep at it!

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Před 2 lety +52

      Very kind of you, thanks so much!

    • @inthefogs
      @inthefogs Před 2 lety +8

      I agree!

    • @rick-be
      @rick-be Před 2 lety +5

      @@drewbinsky Real life is way better than made up stuff.

    • @rick-be
      @rick-be Před 2 lety +3

      @@drewbinsky What does a visa cost?

    • @CewyahAlt
      @CewyahAlt Před 2 lety +2

      Netflix educational-esque videos stretch things out too long

  • @Schlipperschlopper
    @Schlipperschlopper Před 5 měsíci +3

    Please review of North Korean Cigars and Whiskey!

  • @moy_moy85
    @moy_moy85 Před rokem

    I thoroughly enjoyed this, thank you.

  • @akosmos
    @akosmos Před 2 lety +368

    I feel bad for the people in there, they all look so nice but suffer everyday.

    • @youknowmyfirstlastname3206
      @youknowmyfirstlastname3206 Před 2 lety +6

      What do you mean?

    • @youknowmyfirstlastname3206
      @youknowmyfirstlastname3206 Před 2 lety +23

      @ROguns I bet you didn't didn't elect father/SON bushes, actor Ronald, husband/wife Clintons

    • @reez4910
      @reez4910 Před 2 lety +5

      @ROguns shut up

    • @kaiserslavaniaashur1623
      @kaiserslavaniaashur1623 Před 2 lety +13

      @ROguns “They vote them”
      Yes they do this so they don’t get pulled out back and shot. The kim dynasty dosn’t want to lose power. The vote is a staged thing to make it look like a democracy

    • @CarolynEmory420
      @CarolynEmory420 Před 2 lety +4

      @Aaron Christopher Gamiao that so wrong what you said lmao

  • @microsoftpain
    @microsoftpain Před 2 lety +216

    "feels staged" that's because IT IS. They only show you what they want you to see.

    • @austinbevis4266
      @austinbevis4266 Před 2 lety +17

      If you go just right behind one of any of those pretty buildings, it’s just slums. Also he only saw the good train. The others are barely functioning and rusted to hell.

    • @definitivedom5482
      @definitivedom5482 Před 2 lety +12

      Think thats very hypocritical coming from the imperialist

    • @blank_home1229
      @blank_home1229 Před 2 lety +6

      @@definitivedom5482 microsoft paint, the true imperialist of the modern era.

    • @theketaminekid1241
      @theketaminekid1241 Před 2 lety +10

      @@definitivedom5482 OK socialist.

    • @Loj84
      @Loj84 Před rokem +1

      @@definitivedom5482 🤡

  • @ZellMusic
    @ZellMusic Před rokem

    Amazing video bro!

  • @WereltBolletje-rs4gj
    @WereltBolletje-rs4gj Před 6 měsíci

    Its better then i expected from all the videos from tiktok and others

  • @davidsmithsmith5679
    @davidsmithsmith5679 Před 2 lety +65

    " who lacks sex speaks of sex, hungry talks about food, a person who has no money - about money" I wonder what kind of person only talks about peace.

  • @iGuille94
    @iGuille94 Před 2 lety +33

    I was so absorbed in the video that I forgot that it was a $10 one. Gosh! Loving every clip of you, Drew, specially when it’s longer documenting the trip as a travel blogger and saying what you did from you very first step in there to your return.

  • @elshowdeoscarflores
    @elshowdeoscarflores Před rokem

    Thank you for the video! Very interesting!

  • @thatffnerd9170
    @thatffnerd9170 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Is it me or does looking at this video make you feel...uneasy? Like, cautious? Especially when you see the parts of the people?

  • @rascho4374
    @rascho4374 Před 2 lety +24

    3:13 That little kid is standing there menacingly
    He didnt even wanted to high five him

  • @qbi4091
    @qbi4091 Před 2 lety +76

    World's cheapest pulic transportation system? Sike, here in Luxembourg we have free public transport since 2020.

    • @garyallen9840
      @garyallen9840 Před 2 lety +4

      Thats cool dude!

    • @MariaHoneybee1983
      @MariaHoneybee1983 Před 2 lety +2

      Deff gonna visit luxemborg

    • @CPlay3R
      @CPlay3R Před 2 lety +4

      I was there in 2019 and because every bus driver knew it will be for free in year anyway, they let us use the bus for free :)

    • @giviko1709
      @giviko1709 Před 2 lety

      Luxembourg is based

    • @bezuja2570
      @bezuja2570 Před 2 lety +2

      He said cheap, which means he talking about money. You‘re not talking about money 😂

  • @alfredenglund
    @alfredenglund Před rokem +4

    im addicted to your channel, please help, i cant stop watching these amazing videos

  • @thestrokepatientengineer

    Thanks for the support and help 🙂

  • @inuyasha2092
    @inuyasha2092 Před 2 lety +224

    I'm most interested in how you managed to get a hold of the money. That's something I was under the impression that foreigners strictly could not have and even worse to them having it leave the country. I'd love to get my hands on some myself haha.

    • @grahamholton8542
      @grahamholton8542 Před 2 lety +7

      i bought the currency in china

    • @TheMeloettaful
      @TheMeloettaful Před 2 lety +1

      I'd imagine you could probably get it online... maybe 🤷. But it's interesting he somehow got it out of the country lol 😁! Maybe he had it in his luggage and the employees at the airport don't check them?

    • @JosephGibson
      @JosephGibson Před rokem +5

      @@TheMeloettaful because its not as bad as you think it is, what you have been made to think and the fact that you don't even know yourself how hoodwinked you are.

    • @RefKirby
      @RefKirby Před rokem +3

      There are supermarkets in Pyongyang that allow tour groups to visit and exchange money before shopping in them. You are expected to spend all of the exchanged money during the visit though. Technically it is illegal to take KRW out of the country when you leave, but they rarely check.

  • @fritzmoser7627
    @fritzmoser7627 Před 2 lety +64

    Successful people don't become that way overnight .most people you see as a glance-wealth, a great career, purpose-is the result of hard work and hustle over time. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life..

    • @sagmucoulibaly1257
      @sagmucoulibaly1257 Před 2 lety +2

      But of a truth they are scammers but real brokers are out there too waiting for investors.

    • @sagmucoulibaly1257
      @sagmucoulibaly1257 Před 2 lety +2

      So don't be scared of giving any one a try.

    • @afez7101
      @afez7101 Před 2 lety

      Thank You - You as well !

  • @nibupao377
    @nibupao377 Před rokem

    Thank u for visiting us..
    Love from Pyongyang❤

  • @MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN
    @MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN Před rokem +20

    The Metro, you should mention it is also a underground bomb shelter.😅

    • @JackStreamz
      @JackStreamz Před rokem +4

      Good to know I’m not the only person that is a year late 😅😅😂😂

  • @morningwu
    @morningwu Před 2 lety +206

    I was running in the same Pyongyang marathon in Apr 2017! Visiting DPRK was a bizarre yet interesting experience. Wish I'll have another chance to be visiting this country again

    • @austinbevis4266
      @austinbevis4266 Před 2 lety +20

      Did you ever venture beyond the facades? Just beyond those pretty buildings are extremely depressing slums.

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Před 2 lety +31

      Wow! That's so cool!!

    • @morningwu
      @morningwu Před 2 lety +39

      @@austinbevis4266 unfortunately we are not allowed to travel to any place without accomplished by a tour guide so it’s difficult for us to discover the ‘true side’ of the country behind the curtain.
      I still remember one night our tour guide bring us to a local pub and share a bit of his feeling about the country. He said he’d like to travel and see the world more if he had a chance but it’s nearly impossible for him to do so, he is not even allowed to travel freely within the country. And all the information they have been receiving are given by the government while they have no internet and other sources to validate it. So if the Kim’s said they are richer and living in a better situation than the ppl in the south they can only believe so.
      Ofcouse he show 200% believing in what the govern told him but I think he have doubt in some area ( just my assumption. Not exactly what he told us).
      So to conclude I think we can only see the ‘true DPRK’ while one day there will be a more open and liberated government operating the country

    • @austinbevis4266
      @austinbevis4266 Před 2 lety +14

      @@morningwu oh wow, I honestly can’t believe he was candid with you guys. That’s basically never happened. I would’ve told him how much better the rest of the world is. For all we know, he could’ve sparked a revolution.

    • @justinford3606
      @justinford3606 Před 2 lety

      Hi

  • @redhedhik-chik2510
    @redhedhik-chik2510 Před 2 lety +17

    Drew..
    Huge fan here.
    Stay true to yourself and don't let the world change you negatively. Blessings.

  • @dannysousa5259
    @dannysousa5259 Před rokem

    Awesome video thank you

  • @cgz
    @cgz Před rokem +5

    At 6:55 i was hoping that you don't comment about the food because your feedback will get the poor chefs in a huge trouble because North Korea have people watching the feedbacks to know how the tourist going to tell the world how "great and perfect" North Korea is.

  • @theonlymusabahmed
    @theonlymusabahmed Před 2 lety +78

    Wow your editing has been going better and better in this travel series keep it up man we all support you from libya 🇱🇾❤

    • @benbramhallofficial
      @benbramhallofficial Před 2 lety +1

      Your from Libya are you safe?

    • @theonlymusabahmed
      @theonlymusabahmed Před 2 lety +8

      It depends If you are a brave boy because Gun Shots are the norm but mostly it's safe

    • @theonlymusabahmed
      @theonlymusabahmed Před 2 lety +8

      Well Fights with guns happen often in cafes and shops but if you get used to it you will know how to avoid these situations

    • @nopls1
      @nopls1 Před 2 lety

      Is there still a civil war?

    • @theonlymusabahmed
      @theonlymusabahmed Před 2 lety +4

      No there isn't any civil war but really if you want to come to libya you might here Gunshots most of the time they are party's or Fights that dosent libya isn't safe it is if you are professional journalist

  • @mr3gaming235
    @mr3gaming235 Před 2 lety +129

    I’m from Afghanistan and I love your videos.

  • @jamesstuart3346
    @jamesstuart3346 Před rokem

    Awesome!!! Thank you sir

  • @Saybleu
    @Saybleu Před rokem +9

    Drew. You’re living the life I hope to live. Just discovered this channel. I’m in.

    • @kashiskumar2016
      @kashiskumar2016 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Not trying to be rude but your dream is to visit north Korea

    • @Saybleu
      @Saybleu Před 9 měsíci

      @@kashiskumar2016 no absolutely not just the traveling part of it

  • @joshualopez9259
    @joshualopez9259 Před 2 lety +57

    There's so many traveling youtubers but Drew is easily one of the best and goes to the most interesting places and gets to do cool stuff, even in North Korea where u would think u can't do any of the stuff he did. So cool and a great channel.

  • @Dawid23_Gamer
    @Dawid23_Gamer Před 2 lety +107

    "The meal was not that great"
    With these 6 words you just permamently banned yourself out of north korea

    • @monke190
      @monke190 Před 2 lety +7

      lol 😂

    • @animefan2454
      @animefan2454 Před 2 lety +6

      I mean is that really a total loss?

    • @terkelalgevind529
      @terkelalgevind529 Před 2 lety

      I am surprised they did not put him in a camp or have the buddies send his entire bloodline to serve as slaves for that disrespect. Could easily make an plan with Brandon...

    • @matt04eldorado76
      @matt04eldorado76 Před 2 lety

      @@animefan2454 it's a privilege

    • @lifeofabronovich7792
      @lifeofabronovich7792 Před 2 lety

      I mean he can’t even go anymore anyway even if he wanted to

  • @craigstergriffin2097
    @craigstergriffin2097 Před rokem +3

    Interesting, of all the N. Korea videos I have watched, this is the first to talk about currency, restaurant food quality, and transportation cost. Good job! Thank you.

  • @fakebestfriend
    @fakebestfriend Před 2 měsíci

    Love your videos! This is a crazy experience, glad you got back safe 🙏🏼⭐️

  • @kikis194
    @kikis194 Před 2 lety +141

    The truth is lm afraid to go there! But the people are very friendly. I hope for a better future for them. Greetings from Greece. ❤️

    • @juantistic3855
      @juantistic3855 Před 2 lety +2

      There's nothing to be afraid of

    • @kikis194
      @kikis194 Před 2 lety +22

      Im not sure about that. 😟

    • @BianLee
      @BianLee Před 2 lety +13

      Yeah I wouldn't go there after what happened to Otto Warmbier

    • @hunterflowerson4460
      @hunterflowerson4460 Před 2 lety +1

      @@BianLee Not that it remotely justifies what happened to him, but he took a poster; not following rules in a dictatorship puts you at a risk that those following rules wouldn’t be exposed to. At least you wouldn’t have threat of random robbery and murder and such

    • @juantistic3855
      @juantistic3855 Před 2 lety +1

      @@BianLee ight let me tell you the truth about warmbier, the cia made a 20k usd deal with him if he brought back a poster from a office building restricted from non-government that was in the hotel he was staying, he trespassed into government property and admitted to his crimes in the court, he didn't die from torture, 5 AMERICAN doctors examined his body after he died and said there was no sign of torture, burises or scratches and on top of that he was feeling headaches during his trip to the dprk as reported by fellow tourists.

  • @shreejaykrishnakumar5172
    @shreejaykrishnakumar5172 Před 2 lety +39

    Drew mate can't wait for your new documentary to drop, it will be a banger

  • @Rextreff
    @Rextreff Před rokem +2

    "it is not a happy place. The streets are dark and depressing" *shows 2 people smiling*

  • @catherinelam9381
    @catherinelam9381 Před rokem +1

    Watching this video was like transporting back in time say 80s or 90s. Btw, thanks for showing us how NK looks like

  • @storyteller9876
    @storyteller9876 Před 2 lety +5

    TO DREW, a big thank u to the most wonderful thing that u are doing currently.I might not be able to visit any of these places but i learnt alot from your videos.Lots of love and respect from srilanka

  • @mhrib
    @mhrib Před 2 lety +59

    Thanks for the video. I went to run the full marathon in the same year, though i was on a different, longer, tour with Koryo (we were apparently on the same flight to Pyongyang as my group is seen at the check-in in Beijing). I agree with what you said and it was a truly surreal experience. Just a small correction. A few months later US citizens were not banned to enter by the DPRK, but they were prohibited to travel to DPRK after US decision.

  • @Franklinandme
    @Franklinandme Před 5 měsíci

    After two days of binging your channel, I just realized I never watched the NORTH Korea vodeos that originally brought me to your channel.

  • @horacecomegna335
    @horacecomegna335 Před rokem

    Very interesting stuff!

  • @awesomeboy4353
    @awesomeboy4353 Před 2 lety +17

    This will go viral drew this is a very unique video

  • @reelhappytravellers2691
    @reelhappytravellers2691 Před 2 lety +65

    That was such a beautiful video! I feel replenished. Great story telling and boundless wisdom shared. Truely awesome....
    I really appreciate everything that you do.

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Před 2 lety +12

      My pleasure! Thanks for watching my videos!

  • @ErlingEra
    @ErlingEra Před rokem

    A 3 minute long escalator ride is insane!

  • @b3arwithm3
    @b3arwithm3 Před rokem

    This video has so many views. Looks like NKorea is the next tourist destination. I better buy an airbnb there

  • @stevekyhos8358
    @stevekyhos8358 Před 2 lety +14

    Thanks for the video and also wondering if any of your friends in Afghanistan have been able to obtain visas for the USA? Following the US evacuation closely and always remember your videos of the Afghan women who had thriving business ventures. Keep the great videos coming and stay safe.

  • @tmmyhmmie7761
    @tmmyhmmie7761 Před 2 lety +9

    "they were pretty friendly" except for that one kid at 3:14

  • @Vmvmn141
    @Vmvmn141 Před rokem +7

    3:13 that boy:am i joke to u? Na dont try that shit with me😂😂😂

  • @goatDaWanderful096
    @goatDaWanderful096 Před rokem

    that guy's speech in the end sounds very memorised and rehearsed

  • @SuperNova4111
    @SuperNova4111 Před 2 lety +9

    North Korea is still a mystery to us

  • @neptune-cy2nc
    @neptune-cy2nc Před rokem

    You are very brave going there sir ❤

  • @wwemario12345
    @wwemario12345 Před rokem +6

    In all the videos and documentaries I’ve seen about the DPRK, I have become obsessed with the cultural shows they put on. The dancing, the singing, those guitar instrument things, fascinating.

  • @bobboobyrobjoana4418
    @bobboobyrobjoana4418 Před 2 lety +10

    Keep up the good work can’t wait till u finish traveling to ever country

  • @user-zn2cb6mw6o
    @user-zn2cb6mw6o Před 2 lety +19

    00:05 wow this is not Korea, this is my homeland city Minsk, never have imagined that it will be on a North Korea video

  • @yekaesh
    @yekaesh Před rokem +1

    I’m going this Summer! Can’t wait!

  • @Nards_1997
    @Nards_1997 Před rokem

    Earned a sub. Was cool you can speak korean

  • @eddydiaz4031
    @eddydiaz4031 Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks for the videos bro watching your journey made me really wanna travel too and finally went to two Hawaiian islands and Seattle on the first trip since Covid I just got back and already booked a trip to Puerto Rico. Really enjoying your journey.

  • @thevoidwalkerbr
    @thevoidwalkerbr Před 2 lety +3

    I have seen THOUSANDS of videos of people who travelled to NK but your is the most in depth one, love it

  • @DtotheAtotheN
    @DtotheAtotheN Před rokem

    Lucky you made it back.

  • @hockeymaster8236
    @hockeymaster8236 Před rokem +3

    I’ve never been to Europe and I’ve never travelled outside North America

    • @tompiper9276
      @tompiper9276 Před rokem +1

      Time to dust off the passport and go!!

  • @syedraidarsalan4685
    @syedraidarsalan4685 Před 2 lety +7

    Discovered you back when you had 70k subscribers. Great to see you are closing towards 3 million now.

  • @mosalina9134
    @mosalina9134 Před 2 lety +11

    4:50 stop the cap

    • @JaceAVinson
      @JaceAVinson Před rokem +1

      Unfortunately if he told the truth the government would kill him. So for him it’s either lie or die.

  • @alaefarmestatesllc
    @alaefarmestatesllc Před rokem

    “It is not a happy place” while the clip playing in the background as he says that, is legit of people walking and smiling

  • @Jammilogy
    @Jammilogy Před 9 měsíci +1

    The "everybody loves peace" hits me.
    *Another Ballistic Missile launched*

  • @vrishankpandey8537
    @vrishankpandey8537 Před 2 lety +42

    I am still very proud of Drew for documentig his limited information to his trip to North Korea!

  • @heythisis81
    @heythisis81 Před 2 lety +30

    I saw my country's flag, dang ! 🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼 💕 (Nice work Drew, I mean the video content about NPRK, plus the surprise.

    • @shimzk40
      @shimzk40 Před 2 lety +5

      Hope you guys be safe there in taiwan, china is big trouble

    • @bloxzane6419
      @bloxzane6419 Před 2 lety

      @@shimzk40 what?

    • @hello-gx6oi
      @hello-gx6oi Před 2 lety

      The only true China

    • @dilem0dilem
      @dilem0dilem Před 2 lety +5

      @@hello-gx6oi Taiwan is Taiwan

    • @bagel4944
      @bagel4944 Před 2 lety

      @Ernest Khalimov Taiwanese Taipei

  • @Aesthetically.kind0
    @Aesthetically.kind0 Před rokem

    Ngl some of the pictures look nice

  • @raidenstark315
    @raidenstark315 Před 2 lety +12

    I'm glad drew is finally making videos on weekdays

  • @MOBAIBEONYOUTUBE
    @MOBAIBEONYOUTUBE Před 2 lety +8

    Amazing content…thanks for your constant inspiration as a new travel youtuber. Keep up the good work 🙌