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[-] Redcuban1959@hexbear.net 36 points 9 months ago

One of the good thing that came out of the Ukraine War was the fact Russia and the DPRK have got really close since both got sanctioned. I guess it means Russia can do trade normally with the DPRK.

[-] yogthos@lemmygrad.ml 36 points 9 months ago

Yeah, this is huge for DPRK because US can no longer choke them economically. Russia is a commodities powerhouse, so I expect things are going to be looking up in DPRK from here on out.

[-] SoyViking@hexbear.net 31 points 9 months ago

The west really fucked the dog with those sanctions. They didn't force Russia to their knees, they forced Russia to build a viable alternative to western finance and trade, heralding the beginning of the end of western hegemony.

[-] yogthos@lemmygrad.ml 22 points 9 months ago

Exactly, this will be taught in history books as the pivotal event that heralded the end of western empire.

[-] Shrike502@lemmygrad.ml 30 points 9 months ago
[-] yogthos@lemmygrad.ml 29 points 9 months ago

From everything I've read about DPRK, it kind of sounds like a time capsule of USSR in the 70s. Definitely should be worth visiting.

[-] proletarian_girlboss@lemmygrad.ml 24 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

That is incredible. It makes me want to visit the DPRK one day even more.

[-] PolandIsAStateOfMind@lemmygrad.ml 13 points 9 months ago

Also holy shit lmao google is wild again

spojler

[-] yogthos@lemmygrad.ml 10 points 9 months ago
[-] Evilsandwichman@hexbear.net 27 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I've read about visiting the DPRK; apparently they won't stamp your passport because they know it'll cause you problems when you leave (back to the states), and for non-Americans, they don't get their passports stamped so they can visit the US without issues; at least I think this was the case, as I'm sure I read about that on a website dedicated to arranging tourist visits to the DPRK.

[-] SpaceDogs@lemmygrad.ml 11 points 9 months ago

Wait, those stamps actually effect travel? I thought they were like cute little “hey, you made it!” markers. Like a collection or something, I didn’t think you’d be penalized for having a stamp from a “bad” country…

[-] Shrike502@lemmygrad.ml 8 points 9 months ago

you’d be penalized for having a stamp from a “bad” country

AFAIK certain countries, like Indonesia, raise an issue if you have Israel stamp. It should be expected that a place so hellbent on everyone following their arbitrary rules as USA would also cause issues if you have a stamp from "bad country"

[-] KlargDeThaym@lemmygrad.ml 18 points 9 months ago

As soon as I finally move to Russia and settle down, I'm planning on taking the trip there with my SO. It's going to be great.

[-] wombat@hexbear.net 28 points 9 months ago

uncritical support for the DPRK in its heroic struggle to liberate occupied Korea from the genocidal American empire

[-] Hello_Kitty_enjoyer@hexbear.net 12 points 9 months ago

I'd move there at this point if they don't have covid

[-] SadArtemis@lemmygrad.ml 12 points 9 months ago

If covid is the sole reason, what's stopping you from heading now? But seriously now- particularly if you live in the US.

[-] Hello_Kitty_enjoyer@hexbear.net 6 points 9 months ago

I'm skeeved out by the idea of traveling on an airplane full of covid

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