Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea, is a far cry from the bleak, grey fortress envisioned by most Westerners. Streets are lined not just with pro-party slogans but with trees; bright green and blue paint adorn the walls of countless apartment blocks. It might not be an ideal travel destination for the average Canadian, but in March of 2016, I found myself in a Beijing hotel going through the pre-Pyongyang checklist as I prepared for my third trip to the secluded city. Visa? Check. Bags packed? Check. Reading materials deemed…
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