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Much of the north korean countryside is undeveloped with very little infrastructure, but that also means the landscape is relatively untouched. and i must say, the scenery is striking. majestic mountains, thick forests. and this seaside city. we made it here to won san, a mid sized industrial city, the fifth largest in north korea on the east coast. popular for tourists, known for great seafood, fishing and something else. won san is one of north korea's main missile launch sites, and they've been launching missiles at an unprecedented pace.

Trips i've never heard anyone criticize the authoritarian government. north korea has zero tolerance for decent of any kind. what happens to people who break the rules? the united nations says hidden in the hills the country has a network of prison camps where torture and executions are common. north korean officials deny the allegations. they do say criminals are punished appropriately. >> aside from missiles, one of won san's proudest achievements is a hydroelectric plan. we're told lights in the city stay on for 24 hours a day, a rater in north korea. in fact, when we stopped for dinner at ...