Four years in North Korea: observations from Switzerland's man in Pyongyang



Evergreen Four years in North Korea: observations from Switzerland’s man in Pyongyang Thomas Fisler discusses work that brought him to all but one province of the DPRK Chad O'Carroll January 9, 2018 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON T. Fisler Having wrapped up four years working in North Korea for the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in October last year, Thomas Fisler has developed an insight into the country quite unlike many of the foreigners who have visited. His post was lengthy by expat standards – many in the North only work there for a two-year stint – and his job as Director of Cooperation for the SDC regularly brought him to the most far-flung parts of the country, areas that few diplomats working in the country get to visit. Having wrapped up four years working in North Korea for the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in October last year, Thomas Fisler has developed an insight into the country quite unlike many of the foreigners who have visited. His post was lengthy by expat standards – many in the North only work there for a two-year stint – and his job as Director of Cooperation for the SDC regularly brought him to the most far-flung parts of the country, areas that few diplomats working in the country get to visit. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Four years in North Korea: observations from Switzerland’s man in Pyongyang

Thomas Fisler discusses work that brought him to all but one province of the DPRK

Chad O'Carroll January 9, 2018

Four years in North Korea: observations from Switzerland’s man in Pyongyang

T. Fisler

Having wrapped up four years working in North Korea for the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in October last year, Thomas Fisler has developed an insight into the country quite unlike many of the foreigners who have visited.

His post was lengthy by expat standards – many in the North only work there for a two-year stint – and his job as Director of Cooperation for the SDC regularly brought him to the most far-flung parts of the country, areas that few diplomats working in the country get to visit.