I Went to North Korea. Here's the Shocking Truth

We spent four days in Pyongyang on a tightly controlled group tour, visiting major squares, restaurants, museums, the metro, and a hotel where we were confined at night. We also took part in the Pyongyang Marathon, which gave us a rare chance to walk through the streets and interact with North Koreans. We reflect on the staged nature of the trip, the country's isolation and human rights problems, and the stark contrast with life in South Korea.