On social media, many viewers were stunned after a viral video showed a woman sharing the ‘shocking’ reality of life in North Korea.
A TikTok traveler has revealed an unusual start to the day in North Korea.
Her video has sparked global curiosity about the secretive nation’s morning routine.
North Korea’s strict daily routine caught on camera
North Korea has remained isolated for decades. Travel in and out of the country is heavily restricted. Citizens have little to no access to the internet or outside communication.
Recently, North Korea briefly opened its borders after five years.
The government allowed visitors to enter Rason, a remote northeastern city. However, this change was short-lived, and entry has been banned again.
Previously, a viral video showing a unique 6 AM wake-up call in North Korea left viewers stunned.
On social media, a Tiktoker user, who goes by @zoediscovernk revealed a ‘shocking’ reality of life in North Korea in her visit to Rason].
In a viral video titled “POV: It’s 6 AM in North Korea,” she shared a surprising morning ritual.
“Don’t you love it when the morning music wakes you up like this,” Zoe said in the video while laughing, thrusting her camera outside her bedroom window.
She also captured the loud operatic music playing from nearby speakers.
Instead of alarm clocks, residents wake up to operatic music played through loudspeakers. Zoe filmed the experience from her window, laughing at the unexpected wake-up call.
Reactions to North Korea’s morning music
The video sparked discussion online. Some viewers found the wake-up method peaceful, while others found it unsettling.
Additionally, many suggested that this would be a great place to live instead of the U.S.
However, others claimed they would feel like cavemen if they lived there.
@zoediscoversnk Why is it so loud tho 😩 #northkorea #rason #music
One person said: Is it bad that I want to live there?
A second wrote: I fear that this will be the USA soon.
While a third commented: My biggest question is what on planet earth are you doing there.
Another added: Put the phone back in the room I felt like I just committed a crime.
Someone else said: This feels like an end credits scene to an apocalypse movie.
Another added: I would never go there, even if they paid me. I feel sorry for the people living there.
OMG I JUST REALIZED THAT NORTH KOREA IS LEGIT “the giver”. Someone wrote.
Another said: It just looks so depressing and gloomy.
How she entered and filmed in North Korea
Many were shocked that Zoe was able to travel, film, and upload content from North Korea. She explained that her visit happened during the brief reopening window.
Zoe is an experienced traveler to North Korea. She has visited over 30 times and now works as a tour guide. She also participated in the Pyongyang Marathon, which is a known way to enter the country legally.
To comply with North Korean rules, she self-censors her content. She avoids political discussions and strictly follows local regulations.
North Korea remains one of the most secretive countries in the world. Zoe’s video offers a rare glimpse into its daily routines.
While the country has closed its borders again, the world remains fascinated by the glimpses travelers manage to share.