What Daily Life In North Korea Looks Like

Day-to-Day Life

This photo was taken in front of a department store in Pyongyang. These people are probably some of the most well-off in the city due to the fact that they can even accord to go shopping. The government and other officials do not appreciate wealth being photographed, so seeing the people who are obviously thriving much more than the average North Korean is looked down upon.

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