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The traveler's aim to engage with North Korean residents turned out to be more challenging than anticipated. Despite the proximity—just a river apart—encounters with North Koreans were fleeting and rife with apprehension. One moment of stark realization occurred when an undercover officer confronted the traveler, instructing them to delete footage taken. The pang of fear experienced served as a reminder of how closely monitored interactions could be in this volatile space.