Well, consider. If I go to NK and in doing so help the regime by $5, but I get to talk to a few people unchaperoned, giving them some exposure to the outside, i

Well, consider. If I go to NK and in doing so help the regime by $5, but I get to talk to a few people unchaperoned, giving them some exposure to the outside, is that worth it? If instead, it's $5,000 - is that worth it? So on and so forth. You also have the consideration as to where that money goes - if 90% goes towards maintaining infrastructure - even if it's infrastructure the average person never gets to use - is that worth it, for the future of the country, regardless of government? But what if 90% is pocketed by corrupt officials? Passing judgment is complicated.