SAYING GOODBYE! - North Korea Day 10
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- Опубліковано 19 сер 2016
- DAY 1190 // 8TH AUGUST 2016 // Majon, North Korea
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Please do your own research on North Korea and watch these vlogs as part of a broader narrative. My aim is to show the beautiful people that live here and help strengthen the fragile bridge of peace and diplomacy through surfing. This was a organised tour showing only some places in the country and i’m sharing what we where shown.
(This is not a government sponsored trip)
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Maybe Louis can show us some fun in Syria next.....
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dead😂😂😂😂😂
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Choked on my food lmao
+Nazgull123 so bad
The guides speech at the end is really what this was all about. It is a very beautiful thing to hear him say "we are all normal persons". That to me will always resonate within me. I hope the future holds less fear and more togetherness, not only with relations with the DPRK and the US but worldwide if possible. Take care everyone!
Josh Dizon best damn comments ever
I was hoping Miss Kim would feature in the goodbyes
same
true.......😭
shes probably getting executed or something
she was already sent to a camp at this point
Farewell, Miss Kim :(
'See some more of the country along the way' -- *Proceeds to show the exact same things we saw on the way to the Surf camp but in reverse order*. I couldn't help but laugh.
These vlogs were interesting though!
Well, if he sat on the left side on the bus going there and sits on the left again going back. He can see the "otherside" of the country. =)
I'm so worried about what's going to happen to miss Kim after they left
She did her job. Now the tourists will have an positive opinion about the country. So it's good
She was executed and her body was eaten by Kim Jong Un's dogs
Miss K has high enough rank to be around foreigners. She will be fine. Though that doesn't guarentee her safety 100%.
+Jamie Vardy damn😂
that's her job, she played her role perfectly
Loved it when the guide guy in the bus said something along the lines that even though the relationship between the DPRK and the USA is difficult, we're all just people - politics and regime don't have to get in the way of friendship.
So contrary to dprk propaganda 👌🏻
If you are watching this, you are a beautiful person and have an amazing day 😊😊😊
Goodbye Miss Kim!! You are the second most famous North Korean.
That map at 5:55 is a bit concerning. Not sure that the South Koreans would agree that Pyongyang is their capital.
true, Seul is a much better city in every single way
+/r/Pyongyang Moderator Haha people still do that. Good one but this is not Reddit ;D
Well NK already thinks it's the worlds leading super power lol
Not sure that's the point of it, more of a "you are here" type map with a united Korea - something North and South both want
there was a time decades ago where they held on to the belief seoul would one day be there capital so not so farfetched.
Remember no one ever though east and west germany would ever come back together again, so anything can happen
That's so sad. Thank you Louis for sharing all the beatiful moments with us 🙇
Geographically, North Korea is a stunning Country!
Yee
A beautiful place with such a sad history... Thank you for the unique adventure Louis!!
and present
+Karlo Bogović and future
Did anyone else see the women sweeping in heels? That's a very Korean thing!
It's not history. It's happening right now
seriously? it's happening right now....
These vlogs and the commentary from your audience following them is honestly so fascinating. It's very interesting to watch, and glad your vlogs are being used as part of a larger conversation.
It would be even better if Louis levelled up to the comments and shared his viewpoint more accurately on certain disturbing points (making money out of a video which financed the NK regime among other things) ?
i was really hoping he'd do that once he got home. it's not too late to post a reflective video about it instead of that ~solving world issues thru surfing nonsense
Anne Birmanie jlylove I completely agree. I hope he will do that.
+jlylove he won't. watch Lancifer vlogs who went with him
they plan to go back soon. Maybe in 6 months or a year. so they won't jeopardise that they said. Also Miss Kim is safe. she did her job
I heard that. Very interesting.
It's probably pretty rare to be one of the few who can watch these vlogs and say "that brings back memories". Glad to see real North Korean citizens going about their daily lives. When I was there they had to cover their faces when the tour bus went through their town. Progress is slow, but it's still progress.
Sad it's over! But glad that now everyone can move on from the controversy 👍
well, people always find something to complain about anyway.
Oh yes. Let's all forget about it as quicky as possible (usually, it takes less than 3 weeks to forget any news) and surely, try not to think about the "positivity" of controversy: making people think, share, debate, which is, btw, the essence of democracy. For what it's worth...
Exactly, thank you! But some people won't and still talk about it. I saw a vlog with his girlfriend, Raya, greeting him at the airport in Bulgaria. Just happy he's home safely 😊
Yeah, finally!
+saigonbond I haven't done a tally on how many Americans are homeless, starving, extreme poverty-stricken, or a tally in Africa, or all The Continents. No one should be hungry in this world, or thirsty, without shelter. No one...
Take miss Kim to London please
North Koreans can't leave
+Sam Neel some can, but it's very rare. Travelling inside North Korea is uncommon too, but not nearly as uncommon as travelling outside the country.
she's an olympic athlete.
***** only if they are doing somethin like this, normal people can never leave
I don't think you understand how it works
Louis would it be an idea to make a video on your experience to a further extent in which you address what you think of North Korea and especially the amount of poverty and propaganda you've witnessed?
no he won't. watch Lancifer vlog (lane) and he said they won't jeopardise or risk anything to protect people like Miss Kim. they also plan to go back so they won't say anything.
because of the fact that Louis wants to return to North Korea, for his own sake it's probably best if he doesn't because a video like that might prevent him from being allowed back into the country
He posted a video explaining why he feels he can't. His trip was organized by a relief group that is allowed to do work in North Korea and saying negative things could put harm to the organization's ability to help the people of NK.
Like Peace said- the natives in the video can be put at risk also. Many people who film in NK that are looking to speak about it later will often times not show their tour guides so they don't put them at risk of punishment or death.
Lea Briana Unfortunately its the reaction ppl have had to his content that has caused that. If no one created such an uproar there would be no problem and I think the you are blowing it a bit out of proportion. The west has its own agenda too with everything we consume essentially being propaganda so everything has to be taken with a grain of salt. You need to hear both sides to create a well informed decision. Also bear in mind that having a polar opposite way of living will always be put down by the other side. We would moan about heavily communist countries despite the root of communism being that everyone are equal.
next stop Syria which will focus on the people not the isis
+Victoria Tanjung if you want Louis to get shot or murdered or be in one of those isis propaganda videos where they chop off people's heads not such a good idea huh?
+The life of Julio You suggested it, she just agreed with you. So you want him dead?
+Fly Wan triggered fan here
+The life of Julio Think whatever you want my friend, have a nice day.
+Fly Wan yah thanks again jerk off
5:25 wtf Kim even makes them wear heels while sweeping with short brooms?
This is why I could never go there myself. The soul-crushing realisation that there's nothing I can do to help these poor people, who, behind the charade, want freedom and safety; and knowing that one wrong step could cost my or their lives. This isn't North Korea - it's silk cloth covering a corpse.
Regardless of all the controversy i really enjoyed his series of vlogs!
That guide at the end just said the complete opposite of the government's official view of the DPRK and USA relations. Saying something like that could land someone in serious trouble there. That's VERY well documented!! How on Earth can you justify putting that in here????? Good lord, dude.
really?
Mikey T
he handled things differently than others might - doesn't make him not bright. he strikes me as pretty sharp actually.
Mikey T yeah and i agree with you about it being distasteful, but i disagree with you about his cognitive aptitude.
Mikey T
*unintentionally distasteful
though we can probably deduce from the fact the government has allowed this trip at all, that what he is says is probably fact the case - that they want to improve relations
While I do understand the controversy, I think louis' channel isn't necessarily centered around the political and economical stances of the countries that he visits, but more so the people that he visits.
the reason why the vlogs r so sad for most of us is bc we fell in love with the people there, even though we were never truly there :(
There is a reason why such a large country as North Koran barely has any cars. People are walking and riding bikes. There is no internet but a filtered version of it. Windows 98 is the main computer software. Touring with a group is mandatory. Citizens cannot leave the country.
Nnenna Parr No. Can you read?
exactly all these morons dont know how to think
They're just blind and just bad as the government who want to pretend that these horrible things don't exist. I didn't even list the over million people who starve to death because of the food shortage. With all this "positivity" Louis is showing. It looks like N.Korea is in good shape. It's fine. The people are having fun. "So let's not worry about it."
Meanwhile the government only allowed the group to show him things that they want them to see - in places they can only go. As stated in the video introduction.
"Windows 98, few cars, filtered internet..." => what the hell are you talking about ? These are like 1st-World problems for these people ! Many of them starve to death or suffer from malnutrition, they get kidnapped and tortured for silly reasons, their whole family get slaughtered if one of them gets convicted for subversion...
Situation is even much worse than what you describe
Louis, did you consider or make sure of Miss Kim's safety before releasing that music video? It's illegal to listen to western music in North Korea, let alone being featured in it. She could get in massive amounts of trouble. She's such a nice lady. I just hope you did your research on the laws before releasing the video.
Grandmaster Q What's your problem, guy?
Old comment, but she wouldn't have participated in it if she didn't know for sure that she could. The project wouldn't have happened at all if the guides didn't approve of it.
Lane and his flirtation skills....
I don't know how I feel about the fact that Louis is advertising and using this place as a tourist destination! I know that he wants to highlight the positives and focus on the people but I think he has a responsibility to tell the truth and not glorify the place. I do wonder what the incident that caused the statue to be shut was aswell
agreed
He is not glorifying it, he is simply showing us what he is seeing (which is not everything because it's a restricted tour)
They gave the locals and the guide money secretly. they helped the cleaners at the hotel etc.
+blackhearted but even what he's seeing is partially staged if not more!
Take the churge for example, that one was so obvious it hurts
If I remember my recent news well, I believe someone got arrested for nabbing a propaganda poster to take back home.
oh my... it's looks soo empty everywhere...
I love Miss Kim's awkwardness in a positive way. I think it's cute.
lane hitting up the north Korean ladies
Christmas tree in the middle of summer. Awesome
I'm seriously going to miss these North Korea vlogs! 😭I have really enjoyed them.
Thanks Louis for showing us every, literally every, piece of the world! You are one of my biggest inspirations ever dude :) Please keep it up! Who else agree, leave a like!
Why are you so sad about not being able to stay in touch with them? Half of their personalities are put on to make the country look better.
+J11 M22 at least vice keeps it real
+ILOVEALIJAH Vice keeps it real. That's the best joke I've heard in days.
Watched this trip almost two years ago and still praying for trip #2!!
9 + 9 = 21 how did u even pass math?
wut?
Thanks for sharing this adventure with us all. So nice to get a glimpse into something we know little about!
I'm so dissapointing with Louis, the picture that he taken with the "leaders" of DPRK makes me feel so sad. I hope that he will rethink about what he said in his Response video, because sometimes the "positive way" isn't positive for everyone, in the reality needs to be told.
I actually laughed out loud at that. A family snap with everyone stood in front of evil dictators. Say cheese!
We already know the reality. He's trying to show another side of DPRK.
+ThatSamShow selfie in front of those dictators... in the same category as those ignorant fools who take selfies at Auschwitz...
+cupcaketraveler or playing Pokemon go and finding a koffing there
There are two things I've realised with these vlogs. The people of North Korea seem to be the nicest and you just have to give them credit for what they do and what they have to put up with. The other thing is I never realised how gorgeous the scenery is in some parts. Just gorgeous.
I am also very clued up on the negative side of the country and the other side. Just truly makes you look at life here in a different way.
First like first comment who cares. I just love Louis' vlogs! #YouAreTheBest
Nvm I'm not first, I was here at 2 seconds though
same
If you Subscriber to me I will Subscriber back with 30 accounts!
+PercalTM Sure you will
+PercalTM I saw you advertising on the yogscast channel too
No person deserves what is going on in North Korea, they're just amazing people
So far best trip vlogs by Louis ever!! I loved watching them! All 10 days I get home from school or wherever I was watch them!
Louis, these vlogs were incredible. So interesting and (I very recently found your channel) you seem to be such a positive person. No matter their politics these are still humans... who deserve love and happiness too.. and the people you did interact with, its pretty clear you made them very happy. Thank you for sharing this experience :)
Every country uses propaganda. Not everything the media tells you about North Korea is true. So please have a open mind, and chill.
"Ignore the death camps. Ignore the mass starvation. Ignore the public executions. Ignore human rights issues. Please just have an open mind."
+Pyry Puustinen try to see the tiniest of good within the evil. maybe you will stop hating.
Buffalocat Li you are sick
+Buffalocat Li Yes let us all just ignore the evil, and accept that no one has any type of free speech or opinion in north Korea.
+Bradd1122 I said have a open mind, not to ignore. Lol
Goodbye propaganda!
Are you calling his vlogs propaganda or the area he was in or.. ? 🤔
+Sanim gurung dude don't u understand that every location Louis went to was staged by the North Korean government?
+jo kerh i agree that north Korea would have tried to make there country look and seem normal to distract people from its poverty but its not just the north who are at fault here. The United states are also to be blamed for meddling in their a fairs and placing sanctions on north Korea which has lead it to be under developed. Yes north Korea has a big issue with human rights but so does Saudi Arabia. The united states only question countries that don't benefit their agenda. They wont let countries they do not like have nuclear weapons simply because they cant control them but they're are the only country to have used a weapon of mass destruction when bombing Japan.
+Nathan Norris There are two things to be blamed here. both the fact there are sanctions on this country and the fact that its run by some dictator. The sanctions have stopped the economy from developing leading to mass starvation and poverty. This bring about the question of human rights. The dictatorship is run on fear and loyalty which is why everyone living in the north has no access or communication with the rest of the world. The north knows that once people learn that others are living a pleasant life outside of their country it will cause alot more people to think for themselves and demand rights rather then simply following the propaganda. Dictatorships never work.
Do you even know what propaganda means ?!!
I watched all 10. I really enjoy watching TED talks of people who use to lived in North Korea. I also, enjoyed watching your Vlogs of North Korea.
Being part of a bigger group of talented individuals and travelling outside NK capital city was quite a unique way to tell the story of this country. Very informative, funny and nicely done clips. Seen all of them in one go. Congratulations.
sorry you got criticism for this people don't understand that the regime is not a representation of the people living in the DPRK. You meant no harm.
Louis, You should add a coffee machine on your Bus! :]
I watched every single vlog from north korea they were really interesting and awesome glad you can spread the love no matter where you are ! ♡
Thanks for showing us this all, Louis! From the bottom of my heart...i've enjoyed it!!
North Korea best Korea
Emm?
it's a joke...
😳👎
U mad?
+JoinMySniperClanToday lmfao yes
some one ever watch "The Interview" Movie ?? by watching this video , I learn one thing.. that movie not lied..
lol, true that
this was definitely the best series so far on your channel 100%
Really enjoyed this North Korea Vlog series! Have followed you on instagram for years, but not many UA-cam Videos. Honestly, I think the quote of the trip was from the Tour Guide in this video: "Despite goverment relationships between DPRK and USA (and West basically), you guys are just people" and govermental disputes shouldn't prevent countrymen atleast trying to interact, be civil and possibly form friendships! And it was nice to see you lot bond on that level.
Glad you're back safe Louis! Enjoy the rest of the day! 😊
Oh and also... I miss Miss Kim already, shame we didn't see a bigger goodbye between you lot and her :/ But hopefully we reunion is pending! 😁
My grandfather was an Army Captain in the Chinese army, he fought against the US during the Korean war, and even though it's sad what NK has turned into since the 1990s but I think it's always better to engage rather than give them the cold shoulders, ultimately the Kim family is probably the most insecure rulers in the world, the more you antagonize them the more they feel the need to be closed off to the world.
Lovely honesty from Tour Guide on the bus :)
The tour bus guide speech at the end was important. We are just normal people that all similar in many ways; however we are just divided by government, boarders and religion. He wants the DPRK to be more friendly with the outside world and wants foreigner influence to help change or improve the DPRK society. Loved watching the entire trip and I'm sure this is one you will never forgot.
You could tell you really made that male tour-guides life. He was holding back those emotions but it was clear that the trip changed his life. All the smiles the trip brought to the people you came in contact with while surfing and skating should have made the trip worth it. Louis is not dumb he understands what the people there go through and what kind of leadership they are under. It comes down to they get to interact with a very narrow margin of the population and only see a facade. However, those people he did see and interact with deserve joy, and happiness, and kindness which is exactly why Louis went (even if they were not representative of the base population).
At least the personal attacks will stop now ;) Really enjoyed these vlogs, showing the country in a different light, proving it isn't all doom and gloom in the world.
Big props to you Louis.
***** Aye, but its the same in most of the world, terrible things are going on all the time, we dwell on them too much, and seeing this country portrayed in this light makes a change, and we actually got to see the countryside, unlike most other videos about the DPRK
***** I also get what you're saying, but Louis doesn't have to show you the entire country, what is going on everywhere all the time, it would be impossible. That is what we have google for, do our own research. Alls Im saying is before I saw this, all I had seen of North Korea was footage from like the 1980's of people in camps that were starving, this sheds to different light into a very much unknown country
Louis watch out for the MI6/CIA/NSA, you are now definitely under their watch!
Such a unique and interesting trip! Can't wait to see where you go next! Keep living your best adventure!
The sheer time warp of this is crazy!!! 1995 lives on in North Korea for sure! Such a beautiful place. I hope that someday the people will be free and be able to experience life without barriers. Small steps. Small steps for a larger purpose.
When all this controversy surrounding Louis is low key getting him the publicity and attention he needs and deserves 😀👍
Now people just see him as a dimwitted hippie. That's how I see him after actually kind of liking him beforehand.
+Areloe Fiezx intresting, same thing happened to me. I like him before but after this I realized the dude is just a straight up hippie
so he deserves bad publicity?
+jlylove bad or good. Publicity is publicity tbh
+00AssassinOfkings000 same same
on 5:24 is it just me or did i just see 2 ladies sweep the floor on high heels??
I really enjoyed your vlogs in North Korea! And I love how you try to look at the brighter side of even the worst situations. You're amazing!
yay I'm on time for being in the 10s of the comments :) Love your videos Lois!!! You are infinitely inspiring!
6:00
Omg, why isn't Korean peninsula separated into South and North Korea on this map?
North Korea wants Korea to be united again, and make South Korea communistic
They don't recognize the separation. All their maps are like that
Bye Ms. Kim 👋👋👋👋 (loveable person)
Louis thank you so much for showing the positive side of north korea.Every time i search about north korea i see negative things. Never thought north korea would be like this.So awesome I've watched all videos from 1 to 10. CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT VLOG IN NORTH KOREA.
louis, thank you for sharing this amazing trip with us!
i just want to go there to meet miss kim
I thought Christmas wasn't celebrated at all in North Korea?
It's not. In fact, people can be executed for owning a Bible.
+Victoria Tanjung they're both fake, its illegal to be religious and to celebrate any event other than a government one.
Guess you were wrong
Bess Bridwell
BIBLE & RELIGION have nothing to do with xmas !!! No trees , not 25th no santa , no rudolph , no commerce , is all an invention to pass winter / eat , drink , spend money
Why not, North Korea has more than 20 embassies in their land
The shots of all of the beautiful green mountains and large green forest are just stunning
watching on a macbook but the last 2 episodes i couldn't watch "unable to watch on device" ...anyone know why?
Same, I don't know why, but it worked on my Iphone
apple sucks
I have really enjoyed watching these videos , it has made me do more research on North Korea .
+Banserki ypu do realise that the people aren't bad. you can tell they want to have fun but they cant
+Banserki 😂😂😂😂
Yes I've watched so many more docs on North Korea bc of Louis!
I thought no one was allowed to leave or come into North Korea
of course you can visit as tourist. you can't leave though. watch all the vlogs
You need to have a guide though, you can't go on your own.
The people of north korea are not allowed to leave
Ohh okay
yea...its the locals who can't do things. even when i was in south korea, i could visit the DMZ as a US citizen but my SK friends couldn't come - they weren't allowed to be near the dmz....so some of that extends into south k as well
This was great series! Really fun trip. Where are you going next?
Great vlog series. I really appreciate your spirit and heart in this above all.
It sucks that you left miss Kim
Blue Solstice she actually liked lane
So.. how many prison camps do you think the bus passed on the way to the coast from Pyongyang and back?
non they were on tourist roads which would only have postive things nearby
This is a dumb, ignorant comment
HeyTherePeoplez not really.
I recently discovered your channel and I love it! You make me feel part of your travels
ooooh... Louis coming out with the Tayyib Ali - Keystone State of Mind instrumental!
Bye. Miss Kim forever 😭
Focus on the positives!! Haha! What a joke!
Don't think a few surfboards and skateboards are going to change North Korea. 99.9999% of North Koreans don't get to surf or skateboard or go to waterparks! I think they are mostly concerned about not starving to death or having themselves and their families put into forced labor camps.
I think Louis really needed to do a lot more research before going there. I've always enjoyed his videos but this series has really made me think he is quite narrow minded! And as for the rest of them, they just really need to wake up and see what the hell is really going on!
I dont think he is narrow minded, he is probably just very careful about what he says for his friends, the guides and his own protection. When visiting North Korea they are only allowed to follow their guides, and I've heard of cases where the people going on these trips got in big trouble for minor mistakes. I'm personally happy he shares what HE saw, even though it may not at all justify what N.K is like for most of the population there.
I understand what the tours are like in DPRK, I have quite the interest in it and have for quite some time.
It would be just like someone going to Syria and just focusing on the positives whilst ignoring the atrocities.
I would like to visit the DPRK and I don't blame him for going there as it would be quite interesting but I wouldn't be gloating about how wonderful it is.
I'm looking forward to a more candid opinion of the trip overall! and starting a larger, open-minded discussion
i feel sorry for louis how he hasn't hit 2 mill yet and he is like the founder of vlogs pre much
You should do a unorganized tour of North Kora next to compare.
He probably would if they werent strictly forbidden. You can only get there trough some agencies who arrange the trips, like Louis did.
#FREEMISSKIM #RIPMISSKIM
Why RIP Miss Kim??
+Rommel Bautista cause she's probably getting executed as we speak
how did you book this trip? i saw many agencies that provide tours but only to specific events like marathons so which website you used ??
Never managed to realise how much people can't get over hating North Korea.
When are you going to eat another live tarantula?
Propaganda tool
+Peanut Turner (peanutismint) try harder m8
Says the guy who judges North Korea by western media (could be determined as propaganda) did he do anything for Kim Jong un? No he interacted with people and visited POI, he's done nothing wrong lol, neither has anyone who has visited here... It's an interesting place people want to see it... So what? Yes they most likely do stuff behind the scenes but what can louis do lol
Seriously? The map at 6:00 didn't seem odd to you at all? Do you honestly think that's what North Korea looks like?
Thanks for the great viewing experience. Great editing too.
Liked and subscribed.
Hey you, stop scrolling.
Yes, you.
Thank you for stopping. I just want to remind you that you are a very special person. Unique. Never forget that you have a role in this world that nobody else could fulfill. And that's amasing! Love yourself and follow your dreams!
Thanks for reading, you can go along now. Oh, and have a good day.
I really loved your videos. Usually we find videos with negative partiallity towards North Korea. I liked your spirit, the way you went there. You showed more of their life over there than others videos. You have a good spirit, I like that. Hope I'll cross your path once, dude
Yes! Keep up the good work louis, I absolutly love these vlogs
Louis, loved your videos! I really want to go there. So nice to see such a positive side to the DPRK!