From Kim Jong Il’s jokes to cold noodles: The best books for sale in North Korea
Propaganda predominates at Pyongyang’s foreign language bookstore, but some works offer a revealing look at the country
Books on library shelf in North Korea on Sept. 20, 2018 | Image: NK News
The following article is part of a series by Gareth Johnson of Young Pioneer Tours about being a North Korea tour guide. Views expressed in columns are exclusively the author’s own and do not represent those of NK News.
The following article is part of a series by Gareth Johnson of Young Pioneer Tours about being a North Korea tour guide. Views expressed in columns are exclusively the author’s own and do not represent those of NK News.
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