Discover North Korea

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Ever wondered what North Korea is really like? We discuss and discover undiscovered aspects of North Korea from people who have been there multiple times. Discover unreported North Korea with Zoe from Zoe Discovers, and guests from a variety of backgrounds, countries, and political opinions..! Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/Patreon: @zoediscovers Instagram/TikTok: @zoediscoversnk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Ep. 45 Living in Pyongyang Relatively... Freely? Life in North Korea with the UN (Pt. 2)

    10/02/2025

    Ep. 45 Living in Pyongyang Relatively... Freely? Life in North Korea with the UN (Pt. 2)

    With special Fragkiska Megaloudi, author of 'In The Land of Kim'. I am joined by Fragkiska Megaloudi who spent two years living in North Korea under the UN, an organisation with a surprising amount of freedom to roam around the country. Or, so it used to be. Fragkiska is a fascinating individual with an incredible background. We couldn't help but chat for 2 hours, so this episode will be in two parts. More from Fragkiska - The Book (In the Land of Kim: Two years in North korea) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F98D8KJ8 (paperback & kindle) Ebook: https://books.apple.com/us/book/in-the-land-of-kim/id6746357349 Website: https://fragkiskamegaloudi.com/ Substack account (in English): https://substack.com/@fragkiskamegaloudi ---- Thanks as always to my Patrons! Support me over at Patreon, it's free to join and you can choose your tiers for ad-free access! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min
  2. Ep. 44 Living in Pyongyang Relatively... Freely? Life in North Korea with the UN (Pt. 1)

    09/25/2025

    Ep. 44 Living in Pyongyang Relatively... Freely? Life in North Korea with the UN (Pt. 1)

    I am joined by Fragkiska Megaloudi who spent two years living in North Korea under the UN, an organisation with a surprising amount of freedom to roam around the country. Or, so it used to be. Fragkiska is a fascinating individual with an incredible background. We couldn't help but chat for 2 hours, so this episode will be in two parts. More from Fragkiska - The Book (In the Land of Kim: Two years in North korea) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F98D8KJ8 (paperback & kindle) Ebook: https://books.apple.com/us/book/in-the-land-of-kim/id6746357349 Website: https://fragkiskamegaloudi.com/ Substack account (in English): https://substack.com/@fragkiskamegaloudi ---- Thanks as always to my Patrons! Support me over at Patreon, it's free to join and you can choose your tiers for ad-free access! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min
  3. Ep. 43 Pyongyang International Film Festival (w/ Nick Bonner)

    09/18/2025

    Ep. 43 Pyongyang International Film Festival (w/ Nick Bonner)

    I chat to North Korea film expert Nick Bonner, who's attended every PIFF since 2002, for some insider knowledge on everything from how to process works to cute anecdotes like how acting can lead to getting yourself a husband. Koryo Tours will be attending PIFF 2026 and will be posting on their Instagram and YouTube accounts. Make sure to follow along! North Korean Films produced with Nick Bonner Koryo Tours & Studio on Vimeo - Aim High in Creation / Game of Their Lives (Vimeo) / Centre Forward ("North Korea’s best football film ever made” - Simon Cockerell) Comrade Kim Goes Flying Film Review (by me! Youtube). Comrade Kim Goes Flying (Vimeo) Anecdotes Joss Stone in Pyongyang Pyongyang International Film Festival Info PIFF 2025 Bend it Like Beckham at PIFF Koryo Tours North Korea Film Productions North Korean Film Star Photography The North Korean Film Studio Yanggakdo International Cinema PIFF 2026 entries - email nick@koryogroup.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  4. Ep. 42 Did Influencers Close North Korea, & a Look at the Future of North Korea Tourism

    09/11/2025

    Ep. 42 Did Influencers Close North Korea, & a Look at the Future of North Korea Tourism

    Just me on the show today as I get a bit passionate about a topic close to home; content creation on North Korea. As much as I have my qualms with some of the content that has come out from Rason and the Pyongyang Marathon - I don't believe it was 'influencers that closed North Korea'. One big argument I forget to mention here is.... North Korea closed after just *one* group of tourists went in. About 20-30 of them - and not even half of those influencers. Most of the content produced came out *after* it already announced it closed. Anyway, Enjoy! And leave a comment below! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
  5. Ep. 41 Content Creation in North Korea (with special guest Anna Pelova)

    09/04/2025

    Ep. 41 Content Creation in North Korea (with special guest Anna Pelova)

    Anna and I talk about some of the interesting content that has come out online since the marathon and what it's like to produce 'normal' or 'mundane' nuanced content on North Korea, away from the sensationalist headlines. Follow Anna Pelova's work - TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@visiteverycountry/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/annapelova/ Contact me: zoediscovers@gmail.com / @zoediscovers /@zoediscoversnk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min
  6. Ep. 40 Behind the Scenes from the Pyongyang Marathon

    08/27/2025

    Ep. 40 Behind the Scenes from the Pyongyang Marathon

    I get together with Greg at the Beijing office for an impromptu meet-up and discuss all things behind the scenes at the Pyongyang Marathon. Links mentioned: Eastern Bhutan 2026 (with Greg) https://koryogroup.com/tours/offbeat-eastern-bhutan Bangladesh & Bhutan Combo (December 2025, with Greg & Zoe!) https://koryogroup.com/tours/koryo-bhutan-and-bangladesh-adventure International tours - Koryo Tours may not be able to do DPRK tours at the moment but they have a great list of international tours! https://koryogroup.com/international-tours Kangwon Greehouse - https://koryogroup.com/blog/new-north-korea-tour-itineraries  Info on Munsu Waterpark - https://www.dailynk.com/english/n-korea-cracks-down-on-water-park-corruption/  https://www.dailynk.com/english/n-korea-arrests-water-park-manager-for-alleged-secret-leaks-to-foreigners/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min
  7. Ep. 39 To the Pyongyang Marathon (kinda)

    08/26/2025

    Ep. 39 To the Pyongyang Marathon (kinda)

    A here there and everywhere episode as I take you into Pyongyang and for a bit of the behind the scenes of the Pyongyang Marathon. Pyongyang Marathon 2026 Updates PYM 2026 Early Bird (closes 1st Sept 2025) Pyongyang Marathon Vlog Koryo Tours & Afghanistan Michael Palin in North Korea Contact me: zoediscovers@gmail.com / @zoediscovers /@zoediscoversnk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 10m
  8. Ep. 38 Flying AIR KORYO & the Journey to Pyongyang (reunion with old friends)

    05/09/2025

    Ep. 38 Flying AIR KORYO & the Journey to Pyongyang (reunion with old friends)

    On this episode of Discover North Korea, I take you on a much-awaited AIR KORYO flight back to Pyongyang for the Pyongyang Marathon. We start in Beijing Airport and finish with some conversations with North Korean colleagues at Pyongyang Airport. The next couple of episodes will be covering my time in Pyongyang & the Pyongyang Marathon!  The Pyongyang Marathon 2026 has not yet been announced. Watch this space for more info!  Follow me on:  @zoediscovers / @zoediscoversnk Koryo Tours -  @koryotours / koryogroup.com Sign up to the newsletter for updates on the Pyongyang Marathon and North Korea tours subscribepage.io/koryo-tours Koryo Documentaries -  https://koryogroup.com/engagement/category/film Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
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Ever wondered what North Korea is really like? We discuss and discover undiscovered aspects of North Korea from people who have been there multiple times. Discover unreported North Korea with Zoe from Zoe Discovers, and guests from a variety of backgrounds, countries, and political opinions..! Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/Patreon: @zoediscovers Instagram/TikTok: @zoediscoversnk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Zoe Discovers
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Zoe Stephens
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