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From theme parks to climbing walls: Public space in North Korea — in photos
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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 theme parks to climbing walls: Public space in North Korea — in photos
NK News
NK News July 18, 2023
From dirt fields to teenage medalists: North Korea’s love of sports — in photos
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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

From dirt fields to teenage medalists: North Korea’s love of sports — in photos
NK News
NK News June 23, 2023
The colorful legacy of North Korea’s counter-Olympic posters — in photos
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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

The colorful legacy of North Korea’s counter-Olympic posters — in photos
Nick Hall
Nick Hall June 20, 2023
On North Korea’s doorstep: Photos of the Chinese border amid rumors of reopening
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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

On North Korea’s doorstep: Photos of the Chinese border amid rumors of reopening
NK News
NK News May 8, 2023
The foreign brands that North Koreans love — in photos
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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

The foreign brands that North Koreans love — in photos
NK News
NK News May 1, 2023
Planes, hover trains and future cars: North Korea shows off ambitious designs
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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

Planes, hover trains and future cars: North Korea shows off ambitious designs
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 12, 2023
Dragon gates and Chollima trolleys: North Korea’s new apartments — in photos
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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

Dragon gates and Chollima trolleys: North Korea’s new apartments — in photos
NK News
NK News March 23, 2023
Loudspeakers, guard posts and fires: Zooming in on North Korea from Panmunjom
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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

Loudspeakers, guard posts and fires: Zooming in on North Korea from Panmunjom
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 7, 2023
Hazmat suits and outdoor masking: Inside North Korea’s unending COVID isolation
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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

Hazmat suits and outdoor masking: Inside North Korea’s unending COVID isolation
NK News
NK News February 28, 2023
North Korean leaders’ unique gifts: From a signed basketball to stuffed turtle

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

North Korean leaders’ unique gifts: From a signed basketball to stuffed turtle
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 31, 2023
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