April 25, 2024
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N.Koreans increasingly riding electric bicycles, photos reveal

Use of electronic bicycles shows income increase and improving power supply, expert says

North Koreans are more and more using electric bicycles, many imported from China, to get around, photos obtained by NK News have revealed.

The variety of the electric bicycles in pictures taken in Pyongyang suggest that cycling is becoming increasingly popular, with a range of brands on display.

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