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Discover North Korea

Hosted by Zoe Discovers · society · EN · 46 episodes

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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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What is Discover North Korea about?

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

Who hosts Discover North Korea?

Discover North Korea is hosted by Zoe Discovers. The show has published 46 episodes to date.

What has Discover North Korea covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Ep. 45 Living in Pyongyang Relatively... Freely? Life in North Korea with the UN (Pt. 2)" (2 October 2025, 57 minutes), "Ep. 44 Living in Pyongyang Relatively... Freely? Life in North Korea with the UN (Pt. 1)" (25 September 2025, 59 minutes), and "Ep. 43 Pyongyang International Film Festival (w/ Nick Bonner)" (18 September 2025, 52 minutes).

How often does Discover North Korea publish?

Discover North Korea publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 57 minutes across 46 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Discover North Korea?

Booking probability for Discover North Korea is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Discover North Korea requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Discover North Korea's contact route on record: verified email.

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Zoe Discovers hosts Discover North Korea, a society show with 46 episodes published.

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  • Discover North Korea

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

    Oct 2, 202557 minS0

    <p>With special Fragkiska Megaloudi, author of 'In The Land of Kim'.</p><br><p>I am joined by Fragkiska Megaloudi who spent two years living in North Korea under the UN, an organisation with a surprising amount of...

  • Discover North Korea

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

    Sep 25, 202559 minS0

    <p>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...

  • Discover North Korea

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

    Sep 18, 202552 minS0

    <p>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...

  • Discover North Korea

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

    Sep 11, 202550 minS0

    <p>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...

  • Discover North Korea

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

    Sep 4, 202557 minS0

    <p>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...

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    Ep. 40 Behind the Scenes from the Pyongyang Marathon

    Aug 27, 202559 minS0

    <p>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. </p><br><p>Links mentioned: </p><br><p>Eastern Bhutan 2026 (with...

  • Discover North Korea

    Ep. 39 To the Pyongyang Marathon (kinda)

    Aug 26, 20251h 10mS0

    <p>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.</p><br><p>Pyongyang Marathon 2026 Updates</p><p>PYM 2026 Early Bird (closes 1st Sept...

  • Discover North Korea

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

    May 9, 202543 minS0

    <p>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...

  • Discover North Korea

    Ep. 37 The One Where I Take You To North Korea (Rason, Pt. 3)

    Apr 3, 20251h 3mS0

    <p>The final episode of our Rason trip! We enjoy our last few sights on the tour as well as have a little interview with our young guide Miss Kim. </p><br><p>Tune in next time when I TAKE YOU TO PYONGYANG...

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    Ep. 36 The One Where I Take You To North Korea (Rason, Pt. 2)

    Mar 27, 20251h 5mS0

    <p>In the second of this 3-part episode, I take you on a tour around Rason in North Korea. </p><br><p>Thank you to my Patrons and to the Koryo Tours gang for your constant support. </p><br><p>NOTE: North Korea borders...

  • Discover North Korea

    Ep. 35 The One Where I Take You To North Korea (Rason, Pt. 1)

    Mar 22, 20251h 1mS0

    <p>I am so excited to finally be able to take you on a trip to North Korea. In this 3-part episode, I take you on a tour to North Korea so you can experience yourselves what a North Korea tour is like - plus some extra...

  • Discover North Korea

    Ep. 34 Grab a Coffee, Let’s Catch Up

    Mar 2, 202552 minS0

    <p>On this episode of Discover North Korea I catch up with you all on what on earth has been going on, as well as giving you a bit of an inside scoop on life working in North Korea tourism. Hint: it’s been a bit...

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    Ep. 33 BACK IN NORTH KOREA - Rason Edition.

    Feb 17, 202555 minS0

    <p>North Korea has been closed for 5+ years. And we all waited for it to open. Finally, now the day has come. Well, is coming. Rason will open on the 20th Feb and maybe Pyongyang soon after, let's hope. </p><br><p>For...

  • Discover North Korea

    Ep.32 What is it like to visit North Korea now?

    Jul 4, 20241h 13mS0

    <p>I chat with Veronika who was one of the Russians to visit North Korea recently and who posted her trip on social media. She tells us all about her trip to North Korea!</p><p>NOTE: The North Korean borders are NOT yet...

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    Ep. 31 The Podcast is Back!

    Jun 28, 20249 minS0

    <p>The podcast is back after a non-deliberate break! A little update from me and about the podcast in the future. </p><p>Next full episode coming out next week.</p><br><p>North Korean borders are not yet open to...

  • Discover North Korea

    Ep.30 Traversing the Whole #DMZ from East to West (islands, observatories, and everything in between) [TOUR]

    Aug 3, 20231h 31mS0

    <p>The last in this series* and we go out with a bang! I chat with Greg, Lesley, and Peter about a very unique trip to South Korea - one truly like no other. That you can be part of this year, too! </p><br><p>*Don't...

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    Ep. 29 Inside the North Korean Countryside: Caves, Waterfalls, Rivers, Lakes, and Much More.

    Jul 27, 202342 minS0

    <p>The second part in the 2-part episode "Inside the North Korean Countryside". In this episode, we head to a few key spots in the North Korean countryside known for their beauty or indeed because they're hardly known...

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    Ep. 28 Inside the North Korean Countryside; Korea's 5 (6) Famed Mountains

    Jul 20, 202349 minS0

    <p>In this 2-part episode, I delve into the North Korean countryside to give an overview on what the North Korean countryside has to offer. This first episode is all about mountains; North Korea's most famous mountain...

  • Discover North Korea

    Ep. 27 Unveiling North Korea's Film Secrets: Behind the Scenes with Nick Bonner on 'Aim High in Creation', Propaganda, and Making Movies in North Korea

    Jul 13, 20231h 2mS0

    <p>I chat with Nick Bonner, Koryo Studio director and producer/director of several movies & documentaries inside North Korea. He's the go-to man for facilitating these kinds of projects (and much more) in North Korea...

  • Discover North Korea

    Ep. 26 Why a Second Trip to North Korea is Worth It (& Journey to Freelance guiding) | Guest Special w/Pete

    Jul 6, 20231h 21mS0

    <p>What makes the North East so special? I chat with my colleague and friend Pete who works as a freelance tour guide for Koryo Tours (pre-pandemic..!) and visited the DPRK 6 times alone in 2019. He first visited North...

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