What Otto Warmbier's tour through North Korea was like: Part 1

Otto Warmbier, who was from Wyoming, Ohio, went to the University of Virginia and traveled to Asia.

[ambientdolphin]

When you have friends that are excited that you’re going to North Korea it’s time for you to get new friends.

[jamesl]

Tip to travelers... don’t go to very dangerous places. And if you do be very careful and follow the rules and customs 🛃

[Miyavisgirl]

His friends were all for him going to North Korea? They were excited? Holy crap! If I were one of his friends, I'd be like, "Are you INSANE?"

[fembot]

Stop supporting this cruel government by giving them your money.

[nwcigotbetter]

Logan Paul should have gone to north korea

[suddendee]

2:45 “he was never afraid… Of anything “ 👀
There in lies the problem

[lisaferguson]

So he goes to N. Korea and decides to steal what the hell were you thinking?

[lifeasduckie]

He loved travelling, he travelled so much that he eventually lost respect for the countries he visited. Always have respect for the places you go and the people you see.

[rachelwood]

Those little kids moving around like robots really freak me out.

R.I.P Otto

[kelliemarie]

When has anyone ever heard the words “North Korea” and “fun” in the same sentence?! You’d be absolutely crazy to go there. Period.

[chnalvr]

Why are Americans still so determined to travel to North Korea and then everyone is shocked when it goes so wrong?

[exeterra]

So this guy is supposed to be a genius yet he went to the 5th floor despite the warning saying "do NOT go to 5th floor", and not only did he go there but he also started tearing down propaganda posters and shit... He doesn't seem like a genius to me

[cobracurse]

I personally think Otto Wambier's  brain damage was likely the result of a botched suicide attempt. If you think about it, the theory that the North Koreans tortured Wambier to the point of mortal brain damage does not really fit with the usual MO of the North Koreans when it comes to dealing with American prisoners. Past American detainees in North Korea (who have been released) report of rough treatment, but not systematic torture to the point of brain damage. After all, North Korea usually detains American tourists to use as bargaining chips for "free aid" (food, money etc). I personally think the North Koreans did just enough to keep Wambier "alive" long enough to ship him back to the USA so that he would not "die" on North Korean soil.
I find it, at best, extremely strange that his parents refused to have his body autopsied before burial. As parents, wouldn't you want true answers instead of just living on the assumption that "Otto was tortured to death"?

[deezee]

of course I feel awful for him, but you NEVER go to another especially north korea and disrespect their culture and lifestyle

[derekmoody]

Going there would NOT be relaxing. A good night of sleep? Doubtful.

[tanithjackson]

Lesson to be learned: DO NOT GO TO NORTH KOREA.

[cybersunday]

He loved travelling. So he obviously knew that destroying a poster in North Korea is a big no no. It is sad to see the young man die . But you do not go to places that have no diplomatic relationship with your country. If you do and break the law you gace the consequences.

[isabel.o]

nobody:
Me:
8:00 “you can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave” that’s a whole lyric from Hotel California

[JDHart]

This should be a lesson for anyone who wants to visit a dictatorship and thinks he can get away with breaking the law.

[TomDeVito]

It's sad what happened to Otto but I gotta ask why would you go to hell on earth?