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Interestingly, the conversations underscored a lack of understanding of the reality beyond the river; North Korea remained an enigmatic allure even for those living at its threshold.
Reflecting on the Journey
From exploring secondhand markets filled with remnants of North Korean culture to visiting the Great Wall of China close to the North Korean border, the traveler’s experiences painted a vivid picture of Dandong. There, the sights, sounds, and even smells of a unique cultural fusion sparked reflections on how different yet connected these two worlds remained.