PHOTO GALLERY NORTH KOREA
The latest narrated photo collections from in and around North Korea
The faces of North Korea: Photos that spotlight the individual in the crowd
North Koreans disappear into the group at mass events, but their faces offer a window into their humanity
Photos: US-ROK special forces carry out maritime infiltration drills
Training on South Korea’s east coast is part of ongoing summer exercises on defending against North Korean threats
Photos: US-ROK forces rid city of North Korea-like enemy in urban warfare drill
Some 500 troops took part in training at fake city near DPRK border, though two allies’ soldiers operated independently
Photos: Zooming in on North Korean activity at the Kaesong Industrial Complex
New posters, open windows and other signs of life point to factory operation at shuttered inter-Korean compound
Uniform uniformity: The outfits North Koreans don in daily life — in photos
Everyone from laborers and soldiers to students must adhere to strict standards governing what they can wear
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