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We Went To North Korea To Get A Haircut

Boy Boy · documentary · Watch on YouTube

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What it is

Two Australian YouTubers travel to North Korea and get a haircut while examining how Western media sensationalizes stories about the country.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Cited as a satirical counterpoint to Western news claims about North Korea, including debunking the compulsory haircut myth.

  • 1 people recommended it
  • 1 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2022, last 2026

What HN commenters said

  1. “Listed among interesting YouTube channels to follow”

    jonas-w, 2023-03 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: What are some of the most interesting YouTube channels to follow?”

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Topics: north korea, media criticism, travel, satire, dprk

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