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North Korea

28 Stories - 799 Images - 6 Contributors

Politics

Kim Jong-il's birthday - 'Day of the Shining Star'

North Korea has celebrated the anniversary of the birthday of Kim Jong-il with a military parade and offering of flowers. It would have been '...

by Llywelyn ap Gwilym in North Korea on 16/02/2012

Recent visit to Pyongyang cooperative farm (just outside the city) the North Korea farmers' lifestyle - home, Kim Jong-ilism, and carn production. Organic methods for rice paddy farming was also seen. Pyongyang, North Korea, 16/09/2010.

Environment

North Korea Cooperative Farm - Going Green.

Recent visit to Pyongyang cooperative farm (just outside the city) the North Korea farmers' lifestyle - home, Kim Jong-ilism, and carn...

by Sophia Michelen in North Korea on 16/09/2010

Arts & Entertainment

12th Annual Pyongyang International Film Festival

The 12th Annual Pyongyang Festival goes underway in the capital of the Hermit Kingdom. Pyongyang, North Korea, 16/09/2010.

by Sophia Michelen in North Korea on 16/09/2010

16/02/2012 - Kim Jong-il's birthday - 'Day of the Shining Star' - North Korea - North Korea has celebrated the...
16/09/2010 - 12th Annual Pyongyang International Film Festival - North Korea - The 12th Annual Pyongyang Festival goes...
16/09/2010 - North Korea Cooperative Farm - Going Green. - North Korea - Recent visit to Pyongyang cooperative...
15/09/2010 - Wonsan - The Beach Town Few Have Seen - North Korea - While tourist season is up and running...
15/09/2010 - North Korean Hospitals Demonstrate Modern Technology - North Korea - A visit to Pyongyang maternity hospital...
14/09/2010 - North Korea Embroidery Factory - North Korea - Visit to North Korean embroidery...
14/09/2010 - Pyongyang Mass Games, North Korea - North Korea - Thousands of performers gather to...
14/09/2010 - Grand People's Study House in Pyongyang - North Korea - Students at the Grand People's...
14/09/2010 - North Korea Metro - North Korea - Images of the North Korea Metro during...
14/09/2010 - Kim il-Sung University Swim Team - Pyongyang - North Korea - Visit to the Kim il-Sung University...

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Kim Jong-il's birthday - 'Day of the Shining Star'

Politics

Kim Jong-il's birthday - 'Day of the Shining Star'

North Korea has celebrated the anniversary of the birthday of Kim Jong-il with a military parade and offering of flowers. It would have been 'The Great Leader's' 70th bir...
by Llywelyn ap Gwilym, on 16th of February 2012
Arirang Mass Dance in Pyongyang - North Korea

Arts & Entertainment

Arirang Mass Dance in Pyongyang - North Korea

Dancers perform at the largest display of its kind in the world in the secretive state of North Korea. Over 10,000 performers took part in this incredible event. Pyongyang, North Korea....
by Simon Hathaway, on 14th of August 2010
Grand People's Study House in Pyongyang

Our World

Grand People's Study House in Pyongyang

Students at the Grand People's Study House in Pyongyang researching, reading and learning English. Pyongyang, North Korea, 14/09/2010.
by Sophia Michelen, on 14th of September 2010
Pyongyang Mass Games, North Korea

Arts & Entertainment

Pyongyang Mass Games, North Korea

Thousands of performers gather to demonstrate the 2010 Arirang Mass Games in Pyongyang. Pyongyang, North Korea. 14/09/2010.
by Sophia Michelen, on 14th of September 2010
North Korea Metro

Society

North Korea Metro

Images of the North Korea Metro during the afternoon. Women in uniform keep passengers in order and access to the local Pyongyang newspaper is accessible in the middle of the platform ...
by Sophia Michelen, on 14th of September 2010
Entering and Leaving North Korea - And life there in between.

Our World

Entering and Leaving North Korea - And life there in be...

A compilation of photos taken entering and leaving North Korea with images of life with everyday North Koreans. Pyongyang, North Korea, 11-18/09/2010..
by Sophia Michelen, on 11th of September 2010
Kim il-Sung University Swim Team - Pyongyang

Sports

Kim il-Sung University Swim Team - Pyongyang

Visit to the Kim il-Sung University pool shows the University Swim team practicing after classes. Pyongyang, North Korea, 14/09/2010.
by Sophia Michelen, on 14th of September 2010
12th Annual Pyongyang International Film Festival

Arts & Entertainment

12th Annual Pyongyang International Film Festival

The 12th Annual Pyongyang Festival goes underway in the capital of the Hermit Kingdom. Pyongyang, North Korea, 16/09/2010.
by Sophia Michelen, on 16th of September 2010
North Korea Embroidery Factory

Arts & Entertainment

North Korea Embroidery Factory

Visit to North Korean embroidery factory in Pyongyang. These women spend about 8-10 hours a day working on different beautiful embroidery pieces so fine and detailed they look like pain...
by Sophia Michelen, on 14th of September 2010
The DMZ - North Korea.

Politics

The DMZ - North Korea.

The DMZ Zone right after the national meeting for the succession introductions. Panmunjom, North Korea. 13/09/2010.
by Sophia Michelen, on 13th of September 2010
Wonsan - The Beach Town Few Have Seen

Society

Wonsan - The Beach Town Few Have Seen

While tourist season is up and running, the beach resort of eastern North Korea, just outside of Wonsan, is still quiet. Few locals enter the foreigners' section, while the fisherm...
by Sophia Michelen, on 15th of September 2010
North Korea Cooperative Farm - Going Green.

Environment

North Korea Cooperative Farm - Going Green.

Recent visit to Pyongyang cooperative farm (just outside the city) the North Korea farmers' lifestyle - home, Kim Jong-ilism, and carn production. Organic methods for rice paddy fa...
by Sophia Michelen, on 16th of September 2010
North Korean Hospitals Demonstrate Modern Technology

Society

North Korean Hospitals Demonstrate Modern Technology

A visit to Pyongyang maternity hospital and research clinic demonstrates their state-of-the-art technology in downtown Pyongyang. Pyongyang, North Korea, 15/09/2010.
by Sophia Michelen, on 15th of September 2010
Kim Il Sungism

Politics

Kim Il Sungism

Images of Kim Il Sung & Kim Jung Il are ubiquitous throughout the DPRK. North Korea. 02/07/2010
by Philippe Piessens, on 2nd of July 2010
North Korea, Everyday people

Our World

North Korea, Everyday people

Images of ordinary North Koreans in public places. Pyongyang, North Korea. 02/07/2010. (Images taken 29/06-02/07/2010)
by Philippe Piessens, on 2nd of July 2010
Leisure in North Korea ... A flashback

Arts & Entertainment

Leisure in North Korea ... A flashback

Pyongyang's best leisure facilities - the health clubs, bowling lanes & theme parks take their stylistic cues from the 1950's, as do the hairstyles! Pyongyang, North Korea...
by Philippe Piessens, on 3rd of July 2010
Architectural Hubris, Pyongyang

Arts & Entertainment

Architectural Hubris, Pyongyang

Pyongyang, North Korea boasts a number of grandiose architectural projects and ambitious city planning, the most striking of which is the pyramid shaped Ryugyong Hotel. Pyongyang, Nort...
by Philippe Piessens, on 30th of June 2010
"South Beach" North Korea

Arts & Entertainment

"South Beach" North Korea

Wonsan, in the DPRK(Democratic People's Republic of Korea), has the Art Deco trappings of South Beach in Miami, FL. Despite this, where are the guests? Wonsan, Democratic People�...
by Philippe Piessens, on 1st of July 2010
Uniform-ity in North Korea

Our World

Uniform-ity in North Korea

Visitors to the DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) are received, served and guided around by a number of girls in retro uniforms. Pyongyang/Wonsun, North Korea, 30/06/201...
by Philippe Piessens, on 30th of June 2010
North Korea Circus, Pyongyang

Arts & Entertainment

North Korea Circus, Pyongyang

An ice skating bear and monkey and other spectacles at the circus in Pyongyang, North Korea. 30/06/2010
by Philippe Piessens, on 30th of June 2010

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