Episode 11: North Korea 💜 LISTEN NOW

Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Witches,

It's Alexa West, your true crime travel bestie.

This week’s episode of True Crime Travelers dives into Otto Warmbier’s tragic group trip to North Korea, the most insane and isolated country in the world.

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In case you didn't know: North Korea is run by a dictator who makes his people believe CRAZY LIES!

Here are 3 wild lies many North Koreans believe (or at least, pretend to believe):

1. Kim Jong-un can control the weather (He’s apparently got a “mood ring” for clouds).

2. North Korea is the happiest country in the world (Ranked #1, with the U.S. last—sure, Jan).

3. They have the cure to cancer and AIDS (but don't want to share)

That is how crazy this country is. Get ready for one crazy story...

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To balance our travel karma, every week, we introduce you to good causes in the destination that we cover -- a reminder that although crime and evil exists everywhere, so does good. And you can be a part of that.

✨GOODCATION ✨

OF THE WEEK

This nonprofit helps North Koreans defect (leave) North Korea through 3,000 miles of secret routes. You can donate to help them escape.

HELP HERE

Don't Go to North Korea, EVER

But I love and adore and approve of solo female travelers traveling to South Korea.

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