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'Beyond Utopia' documents a daring escape attempt from North Korea. The film directed by Madeleine Gavin screened at the Telluride Film Festival.
In an exclusive interview, Pastor Kim and Soyeon Lee from "Beyond Utopia" talk about how people survive escaping North Korea, the importance of sharing their stories, and the security concerns ...
Thus far, however, he has said comparatively little about the growing strength of the Kim regime in North Korea, leading some ...
Madeleine Gavin's North Korean exposé tracks two riveting and dangerous attempts at defection. In the eye-opening “Beyond Utopia” (November 3, Roadside Attractions), from editor-turned ...
Most Westerners know little about North Korea or what it’s like to live in – or leave – the rigid country. “Beyond Utopia” shows the lengths defectors are willing to go to experience ...
North Korea will reopen to international tourists this December, nearly five years after closing its borders at the outset of the Covid pandemic. The Beijing-based tour operator Koryo Tours will ...
Charles Ryu escaped North Korea — twice. Today, he uses his experiences to try to educate Americans about the dangers of socialism.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he wants the luxury resort on the eastern seacoast to become a "world destination," but ...
North Korea will open its border to foreign tourists in December after almost five years, according to tour operators.
They should look at North Korea -- the ultimate "socialist utopia." I recently interviewed Charles Ryu, who escaped North Korea and made it to China.
North Korea has been closed to international travelers since 2020 but is set to start allowing visitors again this winter.