Glyn Ford is no stranger to North Korea or its people. Following on from his 2018 book “Talking to North Korea,” which encouraged a more open and less hostile approach to dealing with Pyongyang, his latest offering presents photos taken by him over nearly 50 visits to the country spanning a quarter of a century.

“Picturing the DPRK” again offers a sympathetic window into North Korean life. More specifically, it aims to look beyond the missiles and ruling elite and focus instead on the citizens of the country.