War Museum |
Before we visited the museum, it was pretty obvious we would be bombarded by North Korean propaganda and their version of how the Korean War progressed. After 70 years, most people around the world would shrug their shoulders, mutter something about the evils of war, then get on with their lives. Not in the DPRK. The Korean War is a useful tool for the North Korean regime to control the local population and remind them how dangerous and unjust the outside world is.
MiG-15 |
Yak-9 |
USS Pueblo - Intelligence gathering vessel |
During our visit inside the gargantuan main building - perhaps we were there for hours, we were given presentations about the war and the atrocities committed by the US forces. It all got a bit much resulting in me nodding off during the last frenzied attempt to convince us that North Korea was, and still is, the completely innocent party. I found out later that my nap had caused a certain amount of offence to the female guide.
A revealing visit, but not about a long past Korean War, but about the priorities and tactics used by the DPRK regime to keep their hold on power.
I will try and wrap up my North Korea blogs soon - perhaps only 1 or 2 more. Next I will have some blogs about my forthcoming holiday to Scotland..........and also some more exciting news. Stay tuned!
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