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From theme parks to climbing walls: Public space in North Korea — in photos
The state promotes facilities like waterparks and folk villages as social good, while seeking to secure loyalty of elite
From dirt fields to teenage medalists: North Korea’s love of sports — in photos
North Koreans compete everywhere from pitch to swimming pool, with its athletes even winning Olympic gold
The colorful legacy of North Korea’s counter-Olympic posters — in photos
Pyongyang deployed mythology, culture and landmarks in unique artwork to appeal to both domestic and global audiences
On North Korea’s doorstep: Photos of the Chinese border amid rumors of reopening
Bridges, ports of entry and other infrastructure sit largely unused, but signs of DPRK’s proximity remain ubiquitous
The foreign brands that North Koreans love — in photos
From Mercedes cars to Gucci handbags, neither sanctions nor ideology dampen demand for imports from abroad
Planes, hover trains and future cars: North Korea shows off ambitious designs
National design expo features creative and wacky concepts but also reveals Kim Jong Un’s manufacturing priorities
Dragon gates and Chollima trolleys: North Korea’s new apartments — in photos
Kim Jong Un has pushed to build new housing in Pyongyang, but relatively few can enjoy these more modern facilities
Loudspeakers, guard posts and fires: Zooming in on North Korea from Panmunjom
Photos give a snapshot of daily life for DPRK soldiers and villagers near inter-Korean border, three years into pandemic
Hazmat suits and outdoor masking: Inside North Korea’s unending COVID isolation
Exclusive photos show how quarantine measures affect everyday life in a country that has yet to reopen
North Korean leaders’ unique gifts: From a signed basketball to stuffed turtle
A new propaganda book showcases never-before-seen items that offer a window into DPRK’s relations with outside world