South Korean and US military personnel steps away from Simon on his first visit to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in 2002. He says they didn't say hello when greeted.
Simon Cockerell
- Simon Cockerell, a tour operator, has visited North Korea more than 180 times.
- North Korea is opening partially to tourism for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.
- He said visiting can be full of pitfalls, like mentioning religion or South Korea.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Simon Cockerell...