Well for one, I say watch their news broadcast.

好吧，首先，我說看他們的新聞廣播。

Take note on how they talk about their leaders:

注意他們如何談論他們的上司。

"The Democratic People's Republic of Korea's

"朝鮮民主主義人民共和國政府的報告

Dear leader and general Kim Jong Un...!"

尊敬的領導人和金正恩將軍...！"

As opposed to:

與之相對的是：

"So, this week, President Mun-Jae-In visited China... ."

"所以，這個星期，文在仁總統訪問中國... ..."。

Yeah that, I think they have this thing going on with conflict and something about a war

是啊，我覺得他們有這個東西怎麼回事與衝突和一些關於戰爭的東西

But nah, yeah.

但不，是的。

It's time to learn Geography NOW!!

現在就該學習地理了！！！！！！！。

Hey Everybody, I'm your host Barbs.

嘿，大家好，我是你們的主持人Barbs。

We have reached our next set of twin countries.

我們已經到了下一組雙胞胎國家。

The first was the Congos, the last ones will be the Sudans,

第一個是剛果人，最後一個將是蘇旦人。

For now, we have reached the Koreas.

目前，我們已經到達韓國。

Now unless you have been living under a rock, I'm sure you may have heard something about

除非你一直生活在岩石下，我相信你可能聽說過一些關於

North Korea in the past decade as it has been in the news quite a bit.

北韓在過去十年中，因為它的新聞不少。

As you know, I'm half Korean with roots in South Korea

你也知道，我有一半的韓國血統，祖籍韓國

and not only that, but I'm also American.

不僅如此，我還是美國人。

So basically, I'm the worst possible candidate in the eyes of an North Korean

所以基本上，我是朝鮮人眼中最差的候選人。

to speak about their country. I will try to remain

來談論他們的國家。我將盡量保持

as unbiased in neutral in my delivery addressing as much information

在我的傳遞中，我不偏不倚地處理儘可能多的資訊。

as objectively as possible, based of from pure data and fact.

儘可能客觀地，從純數據和事實出發；

So, Are you ready? Alright? Let's Begin!

那麼，你準備好了嗎？準備好了嗎？開始吧！

'Political Geography'

"政治地理學

Dude, I need to work on my Korean, I made an embarrassment.

哥們，我得好好練練我的韓語了，我出糗了。

ANYWAY!

無論如何！

North Korea is sometimes referred to as the 'Hermit Kingdom'.

北朝鮮有時被稱為 "隱士王國"。

So, there's always a sense of mystery when it comes to the inside.

所以，說到裡面，總是有一種神祕感。

Fortunately, we have satellites and Google Earth.

幸運的是，我們有衛星和谷歌地球。

First of all, North Korea is located on the Korean Peninsula connected to China's

首先，北韓地處朝鮮半島，與中國的

Liaoning and Jilin provinces,

遼寧省和吉林省。

Sandwiched between the Korea Bay, and this sea which be careful what you call it,

夾在韓國灣和這片海之間，小心你的稱呼。

Koreans and Chinese prefer the name 'East Sea'.

韓國人和中國人更喜歡'東海'這個名字。

Whereas the Japanese call it 'Sea of Japan'.

而日本人則稱之為'日本海'。

Keep in mind, there is also an incredibly short

請記住，還有一個非常短的

17km long border with Russia

與俄羅斯有17公里長的邊界

at the tripoint with China. Along the border with Russia

在與中國的三點。在與俄羅斯的邊界沿線

lies the Friendship Bridge, and only North Koreans and Russians are allowed to take it.

位於友誼橋，只有朝鮮人和俄羅斯人可以走。

The transfer in Vladivostok, this means you could essentially

在海參崴的轉機，這意味著你基本上可以。

go all the way to Moscow, making it one of the longest train

一直到莫斯科，使它成為最長的火車之一。

itineraries in the world, at around 9 days upon arrival.

世界上的行程，在抵達後9天左右。

The same deal exist with China

與中國有同樣的待遇

in which there are 3 main border-crossing, the Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge,

其中有3個主要的邊境口岸，中韓友誼大橋。

the Ji'An Yalu River Railway and the New Yalu River Bridge.

吉安鴨綠江鐵路和新鴨綠江大橋。

Each of these bridges though are guarded and will only let in certain government

每座橋都有守衛，只允許某些政府人員進入。

approved arrivals that have no set schedule.

經準許抵達的、沒有固定時間表的人員；

The country is divided into 3 types of administrative divisions,

全國分為3種類型的行政區劃。

the 9 provinces. The 특별시 or special city of Rason

的9個省。특별시或特殊的城市Rason。

as well as the capital, Pyongyang which also acts in it's own entity.

以及首都平壤，它也是一個獨立的實體。

Pyongyang only has the international airport, Pyongyang Sunan International Airport,

平壤只有國際機場--平壤順安國際機場。

Whereas the second largest city, Hamhung

而第二大城市咸興市

and the 3rd largest, Chongjin, both on the east coast

崇津縣

also have respectively the next largest domestic airports.

也分別擁有國內第二大機場。

Now we reached the most controversial part, the border with South Korea.

現在我們到了最有爭議的地方，與韓國的邊界。

Literally like their own brothers.

就像他們的親兄弟一樣

This 250km long border know as the

這條250公里長的邊界被稱為

DMZ or Demilitarized Zone, also sometimes call the 38th Parallel.

DMZ或非軍事區，有時也叫三八線。

This line was established by the Korea armistice agreement

這條線是根據北韓停戰協定確定的。

to serve as a buffer zone between the two nations

作為兩國之間的緩衝區。

giving more than a little half of the peninsula to North Korea

拱手相讓

This means that essentially both countries claim

這意味著，基本上兩個國家都聲稱

that they are the rightful owners of the entire Peninsula

他們是整個半島的合法擁有者

Or at least their government ruling system should be the dominant ruling ideologies.

或者說至少他們的政府統治體系應該是主流的統治意識形態。

At Panmunjom lies the joint Security Area

在板門店，有一個聯合安全區。

Which acts as like the only connection between North and South Korea

這好像是南北北韓之間唯一的聯繫。

with neutral conference rooms. It's actually kind of like a tourist spot

與中性的會議室。其實這裡有點像旅遊景點。

in which people are allowed to go in under the supervision of an military guard.

允許人們在軍事衛隊的監督下進入其中。

On top of that, it's estimated that the country has about 8000

除此之外，據估計，全國約有8000個。

to 15,000 hidden underground facilities, including

到15000個隱蔽的地下設施，包括

underground factories, underground airforce hangers that cut through mountains naval ports.

地下工廠，地下空軍機庫，穿山越嶺的海軍港口。

And artillery pieces in caves.

還有山洞裡的火炮。

North Korea, as we will soon find out has quite a unique layout based heavily

我們很快就會發現，北韓有一個相當獨特的佈局，主要是建立在

of for politics. Here you will find symbolism and

的為政治。在這裡你會發現象徵意義和

imagery that relates to the government everywhere,

形象，與各地政府有關。

Even in a middle of an remote farm villages.

即使是在一個偏遠的農家村落中。

Every school and office building is required to have portraits of the late

每所學校和辦公大樓都要有已故的肖像

Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung on their walls.

金正日和金日成的牆上。

In Pyongyang, whether not driving, they usually take the amazingly

在平壤，無論是開車還是不開車，他們通常都會乘坐驚人的

embellished underground metro-system,

潤色的地下地鐵系統。

which goes as far as 110 metres below the surface

最深達地表以下110米的地方

Most foreigners that visit rarely get to see anything outside of Pyongyang.

大多數來訪的外國人很少能看到平壤以外的東西。

If you score a deal with the government, you might be allowed to visit Chongjin,

如果你和政府達成協議，你可能會被允許去崇禎。

or the beaches of Wonsan, or the industrial city of Hamhung.

或元山的海灘，或咸興的工業城市。

Oh and keep in mind since 2015,

哦，請記住，自2015年以來。

They have actually started using their own timezone, UTC + 8:30

他們實際上已經開始使用自己的時區，UTC+8:30。

which makes them 30 minutes behind South Korea and Japan. Why did they do that?

這使得他們落後韓國和日本30分鐘。他們為什麼要這樣做呢？

NK: "Uhh, because North Korea, that's why!"

NK："呃，因為北韓，這就是原因！"

Otherwise, this is the part where I usually mention interest of places and honestly out of my research,

否則，這部分我通常會提到對地方的興趣，老老實實地出於我的研究。

almost all of them were located in Pyongyang. Such As:

幾乎都在平壤。如：

Korean People's study house,

韓國人的書屋。

The Arch of Triumph,

凱旋門。

Juche Tower, Chollima Statue,

朱雀塔，卓瑪像。

The Victorius Fatherland War Museum,

維多利亞祖國戰爭博物館。

Mangyongdae Funfair amusement park,

萬景臺遊樂場遊樂園。

Kumsusan Memorial Palace,

金粟山紀念宮。

Gyeonggijang's Stadium, the largest in the world,

京畿道的體育場，是世界上最大的體育場。

The tallest building, Ryugyong Hotel,

最高的建築--龍宮飯店。

The Ideals of the North Korean Worker's party Momument,

朝鮮勞動黨的理想Momument。

Otherwise, outside of Pyongyang in Myohyangsan,

否則，在平壤外的妙香山。

You have the Friendship Exhibition Hall.

你有友誼展覽館。

In general, North Korea is quite different from

總的來說，北朝鮮與

Most places you will encounter, due to the regime honoring architecture and monuments.

你會遇到的大多數地方，由於政權尊重建築和古蹟。

Aside from all that, the landscape

除此以外，景觀

has a few colorful sites to offer, which brings us to,

有一些豐富多彩的網站，這就為我們帶來了。

'Physical Geography'

"自然地理學

Now, believe it or not, if you actually get to see the landscape

現在，不管你信不信，如果你真的能看到這個風景

of rural North Korea, it will not disappoint you.

的北韓農村，不會讓你失望。

First of all,

首先是：

North Korea is 80% mountainous

北韓80%是山地

With the largest ranges being the Hamgyong and Nang-Lim mountain chains

其中最大的山脈是咸鏡山和南林山脈。

Now, when the two Koreas slipt up, the North side got the most treasured natural Landmark, the highest peak on the entire Korean Peninsula, Mount Baekdu.

現在，當朝韓雙方溜達起來的時候，北邊得到了最珍貴的天然地標，整個朝鮮半島的最高峰--白頭山。

(well, part of it, China kinda got 3/4s of it) Mount Baekdu with its caldera lake,

(好吧，一部分，中國還挺有3/4的)白頭山和它的火山口湖。

known as 'Heaven Lake' is actually an active volcano

天湖

With the last eruption happening in 1903

最後一次噴發發生在1903年。

and it is considered a sacred spot to all Koreans.

並被認為是所有韓國人的聖地。

So west of Baekdu is the longest river that divides

所以，白都以西是最長的河流，它將白都分割開來。

the border with China, Amnok, or Yalu River

邊境地區

which empties into the Korea Bay.

排入北韓灣。

Nonetheless, the Taedong River is probably the most important as it flows

然而，泰東河可能是最重要的，因為它流經的是

directly through Pyongyang. About 70% of the country is forested

直接通過平壤。全國約70%的土地為森林

about 20% is arable for farming

耕地約佔20%

which employs about 25% of the entire population.

僱用了約25%的總人口。

Virtually every single crop field is under government jurisdiction

幾乎所有的農田都在政府的管轄範圍內。

as farmers must hand over a portion or quarter of the produce to the state.

因為農民必須將一部分或四分之一的農產品交給國家。

During the 90s widespread flooding

在90年代，大範圍的洪水

disasters caused famine which killed off hundreds of thousands of people,

災害造成的饑荒使數十萬人死亡。

and since then, North Korea has actually decided to quadruple

從那時起，北朝鮮實際上已經決定四倍的

their potato production in many places replacing

在許多地方，他們的馬鈴薯生產被取代。

rice since potatoes grow much faster and easier.

水稻，因為洋芋長得更快，更容易。

Speaking of which, I would argue if you really want a taste of deep, true non-commercialised

說到這裡，我想說的是，如果你真的想嚐嚐深度的、真正的非商業化的

traditional Korean cusine, then the North Koreans

菟絲子

probably have it a little more locked down than South Korea. (I'm sorry South Korea but

可能比韓國更鎖定。(對不起，韓國，但是

it's kinda true I mean, come on, like where the hell was Cheese Ramen

這是有點真實的，我的意思是，來吧，就像在哪裡地獄是奶酪拉麵。

a thing!) And even though admittedly they do taste kinda good

一件事！）。)雖然我承認他們的味道還不錯

kimchi was never originally intended to be made into a burger paddy.

泡菜原本就不是為了做漢堡包的。

ANYWAY. A traditional Korean meal will usually consist of multiple Banchan,

ANYWAY。一頓傳統的韓餐通常會由多個Banchan組成。

which are small seasoned side dishes placed in small dishes and bowls alongside your main plate.

這些小菜是放在小碟子和碗裡的調味配菜，與主菜一起。

Typical dishes, I'm sure many of you have heard of,

典型菜品，相信很多人都聽說過。

like Bulgogi, Kalbi, Samgyeopsal, Buchimgae

如Bulgogi, Kalbi, Samgyeopsal, Buchimgae等。

Bibimbap, are made in resturaunts, sometimes in the homes of the elite.

Bibimbap，都是在resturaunts，有時是在精英人士的家中製作的。

However, most people in North Korea don't actually eat meat that much except on public holidays

不過，除了公共節假日，北韓大多數人其實都不怎麼吃肉的

or on special occasions due to the lack of access.

或在特殊場合由於無法進入。

North Koreans are also known for having the

朝鮮人還以擁有

best version of my favourite food in the world, Neng myon; ice cold starchy buckwheat noodles,

我最喜歡的食物的最佳版本，Neng myon；冰冷的澱粉蕎麥麵。

typically served with a half boiled egg, thin slice of brisket, cucumber radishes top off with the right amount of vinegar and creamy spicy mustard.

一般配上半隻煮熟的雞蛋、薄薄的牛腩片、黃瓜蘿蔔，再加上適量的醋和奶油辣芥末。

If I could go to North Korea, JUST to try their Neng myon, I would. Watch: I'm at customs at the airport

如果我能去北韓，只是為了嚐嚐他們的能面，我會的。看著吧我在機場的海關

and they're like "Purpose of visit?" "Neng myon." Yeah it's probably not going to happen.

他們就像 "訪問目的？""Neng Myon."是的，它可能不會發生。

YO DENNIS RODMAN! I need you to do me a favor! Almost all

喲，丹尼斯-羅德曼！我需要你幫我一個忙！幾乎所有的

Oil and petroleum is imported from China

石油和汽油從中國進口

from a pipeline orginating in Dandong along the border.

從丹東沿線的輸油管線開始。

And I think that's a good transistion to start dicussing the people and how

我認為這是一個很好的過渡，開始討論人和如何。

and why they are the way they are.

以及為什麼它們是這樣的。

Oh Yeah! Go ahead, please explain!

哦，是啊！來吧，請解釋一下！

Pssh... Stupid Americans.

Pssh...愚蠢的美國人。

And THAT will be discussed too!

而這也將被討論!

'Demographics'

'人口統計學'

Now, let's be honest. When you hear 'North Korea'

現在，讓我們說實話。當你聽到 "北韓 "時

Immediatley images of the Kim regime and Marching Soldiers and

金氏政權和行軍阿兵哥的影像和即時影像

Military Personnel, but for a couple minutes try as hard as

軍人，但幾分鐘的努力，因為。

you can to to put that aside

你可以把它放在一邊

and go deeper to a level that most people in the western world don't really tap into.

並深入到西方世界大多數人沒有真正挖掘的層面。

What is North Korea like outside of the news?

新聞之外的北韓是什麼樣的？

Well, first of all, the country has around 25 million people

好吧，首先，這個國家大約有2500萬人口

and has the most active troops per capita at nearly

並擁有最多現役軍人，人均近百萬。

48 per 1000 people.

每1000人中有48人。

With the exception of a very small group of Chinese, Japanese and Westerners

除了極少數的中國人、日本人和西方人之外

that have residency status, the country is almost completely homogeneous

有居民身份的人，該國幾乎是完全單一的。

at 99.9% ethnically Korean.

在99.9%的朝鮮族。

That was the easiest pie chart I've ever made. In addition they also use the

這是我做過的最簡單的餅圖。此外，他們還使用了

North Korean Won as their currency (even though foreigners can't use it)

韓元是北韓的貨幣(雖然外國人不能使用)

They use the type C plug outlet and they drive on the right side of the road.

他們使用的是C型插頭插座，而且他們在道路右側行駛。

Let's quickly talk about the few non-North Koreans that are

讓我們快來談談少數非朝鮮人的問題。

allowed to live in North Korea. The only real group of

允許在北韓生活。唯一真正的群體

Ethnic minorites that have inhabited the peninsula

居住在半島上的少數族裔人士

prior to war times would be the Jaegaseung people.

在戰爭時期之前，將是載城人。

decendants of Manchurians?? From China that

滿洲人的後裔？來自中國的

got married and settled in the Area.

結婚並在該地區定居。

Otherwise, modern Chinese people known as Hua Qiao have been able to establish residencies in North Korea.

否則，被稱為華僑的近代中國人就能在北韓建立居住地。

However, since the 80s more have been

然而，自80年代以來，更多的是

repatriated back to China.

遣返回中國。

Otherwise, a very small commuity of a couple hundred Indians, Japanese

否則，一個由幾百個印度人、日本人組成的非常小的共通體。

and yes, even about 200 Americans live in North Korea.

是的，甚至有大約200個美國人住在北韓。

Some of them are Prisoners of War, some are defectors

他們有的是戰俘，有的是叛逃者

but most of these people are serving in humanitarian sectors

但這些人大部分在人道主義部門服務。

providing things like medical and educational aid. The country has virtually

提供醫療和教育援助等服務。國家幾乎已經

no standardised immigration policy, other than: Will the supreme leader (Kim ill-sung is eternal president) allow you in?

沒有標準化的移民政策，除了。最高領導人（金日成是永恆的總統）會允許你入境嗎？

Which is how these two people got in! Rememeber the Equatorial Guinea episode?

這兩個人就是這樣進來的!還記得赤道幾內亞事件嗎？

we talked about the dictator, Francisco Macias.

我們談到了獨裁者，弗朗西斯科-馬西亞斯。

Well, he made a deal with Kim Il-Sung and sent his kids to North Korea shortly

他和金日成做了個交易 很快就把他的孩子送到北韓去了

before he was assassinated. Yeah his daughter, Monique,

在他被暗殺之前是的，他的女兒，莫尼克。

was raised alongside the regime, personally meeting Kim multiple times.

是在政權身邊成長起來的，親自多次會見金正日。

She speaks fluent Korean and is alive today,

她能說一口流利的韓語，如今還活著。

She wrote a book and does speaking towards.

她寫了一本書，做演講朝。

Then you have this guy who goes by his Korean name, Chosun Il, he is the only Westerner to officially

然後你有這個傢伙 誰去他的韓國名字，北韓日， 他是唯一的西方人正式

work for the regime. It took him over 10 years to gain the confidence of the government.

為政權工作。他花了10多年時間才獲得政府的信任。

He is head of the Korean Friendship association

他是韓國友好協會的會長

and is North Korea's unoffical ambassador to the world.

並擔任北韓駐世界的非官方大使。

What's even more interesting are the North Koreans living abroad.

更有意思的是，生活在國外的朝鮮人。

Today, there's a community of North Koreans descended people in Japan known as the Zainichi Koreans.

如今，在日本有一個朝鮮人後裔的社區，被稱為齋一朝鮮人。

They have their own pro-Pyongyang operating schools and teach lessons in

他們有自己的親平壤業務學校，並在教學中教

Korean. The strong pro-North Korea curriculum, in Japan.

北韓。強勢的親朝課程，在日本。

Weird, Huh?

很奇怪，嗯？

Also, there is estimated to be a little more that 20,000

另外，估計有20,000多一點。

defectors living in South Korea.

居住在南朝鮮的叛逃者。

And there are quite a few living in the US as well,

而在美國生活的也有不少。

REMEMBER That letter I got in Flag Friday?

記得我在《旗幟星期五》收到的那封信嗎？

In North Korea, they speak of course Korean, but a distinct "North Korean" dialect

在北朝鮮，他們當然說朝鮮語，但卻是一種獨特的 "北朝鮮 "方言。

which is actually more kind of like a proper traditional way of speaking.

這其實更像是一種正確的傳統說話方式。

Whereas the Korean spoken in South Korea utilises a plateral of loan words

而韓國的韓語使用的是藉詞的複數。

from English and to some extent, Chinese.

從英語和一定程度上的漢語。

For Example: in South Korea, Juice is "Jyu-seu".