For years, Koryo Group has ferried people into North Korea, working with a variety of North Korean organizations and individuals in tourism, sports, and culture. The reality of working on the ground can be very different than the general assumptions Westerners hold regarding the Hermit Kingdom and its autocratic ruling family, the Kims. Koryo’s general manager walks us through the surprisingly diverse experiences of dealing with North Koreans.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER: Simon Cockerell is the general manager for Koryo Tours. He moved to Beijing in 2000 and has made over 175 trips to North Korea since then.