A Video Diary of the Heights and Depths of North Korea

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VOA correspondent Steve Herman accompanied two American veterans of the Korean War on a recent nine-day visit to reclusive North Korea. They were hosted by officers of the North Korean army. In this video diary our reporter gives us some glimpses behind the scenes, starting with the group's unexpected detour attempting to reach forested Hyangsan county north of the capital, Pyongyang.