Re:North Korea sentences US tourist to 15 years in prison
by crispyambulance on Wednesday March 16, 2016 @09:16AM
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I am sure that visitors from other countries do this stuff and get away with it or just get a fine or pay a bribe. Thankfully, not a lot of Americans visit North Korea or we would see more incidents like this.
The fact that North Korea is so insane is what makes pulling a prank there irresistible, that's why the prank has "value."
Most antics of 20-something pranksters don't cost their country diplomatic favors, but of course North Korea is gonna make sure this one does. That's why it's so incredibly obvious to everyone else in the world that you probably shouldn't act like your typical 20-something prankster in North Korea.
The reality is that this favor will likely cost someone else something; hopefully they'll make sure to not prioritize him over too many other people, considering the sheer stupidity of this.