As we know by now, map search is a) local and b) personal. So if you want to share map search results, try sharing it like this:

http://maps.google.com?q=north+korean+concentration+camp

Nothing to see here...

I can't seem to find a way to share the local/personalized results I get with others via link. Is it even possible/reasonable? Would appreciate any advice, thanks.

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel. Thanks for the laugh michielvoo!

Nothing to see here. It simply returns what's the most relevant in specific area (in this case word "North" matches).

Odd, although not unique. "Terrorist training camp" centres me near-ish to Mountain View as well.

I wouldn't be surprised if there is a "if null" that defaults to the Googleplex. I guess these searches are getting filtered in some way and the default is kicking in.