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At the Sci-Tech Complex
This building has it all, a copy of a long range missile, hundreds of work stations, a library for disabled and study rooms. The heart of the exposition are dioramas about local culture and wildlife as well as a shootable table of elements. The government demonstrates access to modern media and research. Sitting largely empty…
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Street Cornering
We were stopping on a street corner in the middle of Pyongyang. We were allowed to roam the area freely and take pictures of whatever we liked. The afternoon was setting and the evening was coming up. People were coming back from work. Children coming home from school or after school events. In the afternoon…
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Latest news
The metro stations of Pyongyang are a public outlet for the latest edition of the Rodong Sinmun or Workers Newspaper of Pyongyang. Travelers of all age and status will gather around the display to find out about the latest informations, sport results and state news. Some of them use spotlights to highlight the section they…
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Metro of Pyongyang
The metro of Pyongyang lies deep beyond the surface. At 100 meters depth the escalators running down are very steep and take their time to deliver their passengers to the underground stations. The stations themselves (I was able to visit 3 of them in total) are beautiful displays of colorful propaganda and depictions. There are…
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Trolleybusses of Pyongyang
The capital of Pyongyang has multiple public transportation options to offer. There are Trolleybusses, Tram and Metro lines going through the city. The trolleybusses were easier to photograph even though I have some pictures coming of the Underground as well. The people usually line up at the stations to wait for the busses. Often the…
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How I found paradise and lost it
From Seoul I took a plane halfway across the Pacific ocean to arrive on the islands of Hawaii. My days in Waikiki where dominated by two major experiences: Lack of funding and surfing. Coming from Asia and half a year of cheap sleeping, eating and loads of adventures I was shocked by the cost of…
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Mangyŏngdae – Kim Il-sung’s Birthplace
The rumoured birthplace of the Leader Kim Il-sung is situated in a park called Mangyŏngdae. Complete with a fun fair the hill holds an ensemble of three huts in pristine condition. Inside you can find depictions and utensils that the family of the leader has used to make a living. There is a cold noodle…