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Beyond the DMZ: Meet North Korean Defector & Signed Book

By Discovery Beyond DMZ
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
The previous price was CA $180 and current price is CA $162 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

This is not just a tour. It is a rare opportunity to experience a storey most people will never hear in their lifetime.

No translator is needed. You will meet Eunhee, who escaped North Korea alone at the age of 21 and is now the author of The Courage to Die. You can ask anything freely and have a real, direct conversation that goes far beyond surface level understanding.

This experience is not about information. It is about connection. You will hear raw and personal stories that cannot be found in documentaries, media, or online searches.

✅ You will also share a meal of authentic North Korean cuisine, where stories and culture come together in a meaningful way.

✅ Each guest will receive a signed copy of The Courage to Die, making this experience something you can carry with you long after it ends.

If you are looking for something truly unique, personal, and unforgettable, this experience will change the way you see North Korea and the meaning of freedom.

Activity location

  • Seoul
    • Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 24
    • 24 Yeonnam-ro 7-gil
    • 03975, Yeonnam-ro 7-gil, Seoul, South Korea

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Meet North Korean Defector &Talk after your DMZ trip
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
CA $179.93
CA $161.94 x 1 AdultCA $161.94
Total
The previous price was CA $179.93 and current price is CA $161.94
10% off
Until Tue, Apr 14

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Depends on your booking, it could be lunch or dinner with North Korean food
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This experience requires a minimum 6 number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
  • If there aren't a minimum of 3 customers, the service may be cancelled.

Activity itinerary

Private Small Group (Max 5): Dinner, Stories & Human Connection with a North Korean Defector + Signed Book ✅ Perfect for: Curious travellers, human rights supporters, and anyone seeking a deeper, more meaningful travel experience beyond the headlines. Most travellers visit the DMZ. But very few ever meet someone who has lived in North Korea. This experience is hosted by Eunhee, a North Korean defector and author of The Courage to Die, a TEDx speaker fluent in English. You will meet Eunhee at a cosy North Korean restaurant in Seoul and share an authentic meal she grew up with—dishes connected to real memories and everyday life. As you dine together, she will share her personal journey—growing up in North Korea, escaping the regime, and building a new life in South Korea. Just honest conversation, real stories, and a safe space to ask anything—from daily life to defection and the meaning of freedom. ✅ Each guest receives a signed copy of The Courage to Die—a meaningful keepsake from this experience. In a country where many travellers are curious about North Korea, this is more than information. It’s a rare and unique opportunity to truly understand.

Location

Activity location

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    Seoul
    • Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    24
    • 24 Yeonnam-ro 7-gil
    • 03975, Yeonnam-ro 7-gil, Seoul, South Korea

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