Vietnamese Tourists Tell Stories That ‘special’ In Korea

Returning to Pyongyang after 6 years, Quang Minh found that there was a traffic jam here but did not feel the atmosphere of war. Vietnamese tourists tell stories that are 'special' when traveling to North Korea Not all Vietnamese had the opportunity to travel to Korea, but Ngo Quang Minh (Hanoi) came here twice. The latest trip he made in September, when the Korean name was repeated in the newspapers, mainly revolving around the nuclear issue and the risk of war breaking out on the Korean peninsula. Minh was on the River Abyss. Low on the trip I could not help but be in a low mood when I entered Pyongyang while tensions were escalating in the Korean peninsula

.When the train moved to Tan Nghia Chau station (Sinuiju) , which is only 15 minutes from Dandong station across the Yalu River, Korean customs began checking papers and luggage. This process takes about 2 hours, all trains stop at this station. This is also the time when he worries the most "Will they let me in again? Will they confiscate their phones (as in 2011)? Do they look at the camera and lens and keep it if they see any question? Are there unintentionally sensitive items that cause me to be examined? ”, Minh recalled.



All finally passed with bright smiles, not only by him but all guests on the train.The two short-day travel posters from Dandong to Pyongyang were the sole concern of Korea customs. Tien in Minh's suitcase. They asked and took it away, finally returned it and said there was no problem. Other items they did not touch, cameras, mobile phones, utensils were in place, the entry form was declared, they stamped the passport and politely greeted the group before getting off the train. The train slowly rolled, Minh entered Pyongyang, a second time. Through the window frame of the train, North Korea gradually appeared with rice fields in the golden season For him, the trip 6 years ago seemed to be extended and the old scene was still strangely peaceful.



Tieu Tien today Contrary to many people's thoughts, it is not easy for Minh to see artillery tanks or missiles, even a group of soldiers. between Pyongyang. Instead, there is a significant change in the street. High-rise houses have sprung up along the Taedong River, more spacious and modern. Bicycles are still the main means of transport in the inner city, but cars have filled Pyongyang. The brands here are mainly world-famous names such as Toyota, VW, Audi, Buick ...



Pyongyang has started to have a phenomenon of traffic congestion at major intersections, which is in stark contrast to many years ago. "When I first set foot in Pyongyang, I wondered what the policewoman would do when there were no dozen cars passing through the day ?!", Minh recalls. more discreet, even more friendly, on the road still hustle but far away, wondering ", feelings of Hanoi tourists. With a 7-day and 6-night schedule in Korea, Minh not only can visit more places compared with the last 4 day 3 night discovery trip, but also have the opportunity to feel more deeply about the daily life of the people. He noticed that there was a flourishing rhythm of life. They are still hustle and hard in the endless reel of life, but the poverty is much less. Koreans have become more fond of bright, old gray clothing that covers them. High heels, cell phones are no longer rare items like before, shyness, shyness in front of tourists, even dodging, aversion when being photographed has given way to boldness and take off open by the Koreans.



Minh's group met, took pictures, filmed and sang with many Koreans, in some cases also suggested by them. Not only in the capital Pyongyang but also in other regions, from Mount Kumgang, Mount Myohyang to cities such as Kesong, Nampo, Wonsan. To him, although there are many new features, but he is gentle, sincere and The friendliness of the Korean people remains unchanged. Along with that, their respect and affection for the Vietnamese people is what he remembers most after the trip. Vietnamese are welcome in Korea DMZ demilitarized zone is one of the destinations Minh visited twice. . But the most memorable was the last visit. Because after introducing everyone to the Panmunom event, the Korean officer spent 15 minutes talking to Minh about Vietnam's modern history, when he learned that he was from an S-shaped strip of land.



The story of the national defense war, the division and later reunification period of the Vietnamese people period 1954-1975, was shared by two people in the two countries as sympathetic. Private engraving of a couple taking a wedding photo. The request to take photos with Minh's group in the DMZ was then also agreed by two soldiers at the DMZ - the hot border separating the two regions - while with other groups of tourists They both refuse. On arrival at Salim freshwater lake, Minh and you meet a group of Koreans climbing a mountain. After knowing that there were Vietnamese, they immediately asked for a photo or even hug.

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