North Korea, a country known for its secrecy and strict isolation, is one of the most mysterious places on Earth. With an authoritarian regime in place, few people ever manage to visit the country, let alone send a package. However, one ambitious YouTuber, MegaLag, decided to test this boundary by sending a package to the country—complete with a hidden AirTag to track its journey. The results were far from expected.
Is It Possible to Send a Package to North Korea ?
Unlike most countries, where sending a package is as simple as dropping it off at your local post office, North Korea operates under extremely tight controls. Since its establishment after World War II, North Korea has remained a hermit state, heavily influenced by the Kim dynasty. The country’s isolation is so extreme that the concept of tourism is nearly impossible without adherence to strict guidelines, and escaping the regime is often met with severe consequences.
MegaLag, a German YouTuber, didn’t attempt to visit North Korea. Instead, his curiosity led him to wonder: Is it even possible to send a package to the country? More specifically, he was eager to find out what kind of route his package would follow, and how long it would take to reach its destination.
To carry out his experiment, MegaLag selected the German Embassy in Pyongyang as the destination for his package. Inside the box, he placed an Apple AirTag, a device that could track the package’s location throughout its journey. Using DHL, a global shipping company, he sent the package from Düsseldorf, Germany.
The Wait and the Journey of the Package
As expected, the package didn’t reach North Korea immediately. MegaLag could track its movement via the AirTag, and for about a month, the package remained stuck in a DHL warehouse in Frankfurt. Frustrated by the delay, he reached out to DHL, who launched an investigation. They warned him, however, that it could take up to two months to resolve the issue.
Not one to give up, MegaLag sent out a second package, this time to a North Korean government commission that dealt with film industry matters. But once again, things didn’t go as planned. The second package was misdirected and ended up in a warehouse in Seoul, South Korea. DHL declared the package as lost.
Meanwhile, the first package, thanks to the AirTag, was found in Beijing. The tracking data showed that the package had been misplaced once again and was also marked as lost. In response, MegaLag was reimbursed for both failed shipments.
A Third Attempt Ends in Failure
Not deterred by the setbacks, MegaLag decided to try again, sending a third package to North Korea. This time, the package was officially marked as returned to Germany—but MegaLag never saw it again.
It wasn’t until later that he learned from DHL that North Korea had stopped accepting international packages due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This crucial information, however, was only communicated to him weeks after his first shipment had been sent. Clearly, sending a package to North Korea had become a mission impossible.
AirTag Succeeds Where DHL Fails
While MegaLag’s experiment didn’t succeed in reaching North Korea, it highlighted a few key insights. Firstly, it confirmed the extreme difficulty of sending packages to the country. But more interestingly, it proved the remarkable effectiveness of the AirTag. While DHL was unable to track the parcels and declared them lost, the AirTag was able to provide real-time tracking data. This allowed MegaLag to track his packages and see their exact locations, even when the shipping company had written them off.
Though his primary goal—to send a package to North Korea—wasn’t achieved, MegaLag’s experiment provided a captivating look into the logistics of sending items to one of the world’s most isolated nations. It also reaffirmed the value of modern tracking technology in navigating the unpredictable world of international shipping.
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Jason R. Parker is a curious and creative writer who excels at turning complex topics into simple, practical advice to improve everyday life. With extensive experience in writing lifestyle tips, he helps readers navigate daily challenges, from time management to mental health. He believes that every day is a new opportunity to learn and grow.
