OP Thank you. Well you are more informed than me as I have not been there yet. That does not mean to say I am uninformed. Neither of us have been to the moon but we have knowledge given to us from which we can make an opinion. Were you able to travel freely around the country? More importantly are North Koreans able to travel freely in their own country and apply for a passport to travel overseas? I have had a quick glance at the website you suggested. As a counterpoint may I suggest you read the Human Rights Watch report on North Korea. I know which website I would trust to give a more accurate picture of real life in the Democratic Republic.