Photo Pyongyang # 1: Former residents explain what tourists see



Ask A North Korean Photo Pyongyang # 1: Former residents explain what tourists see 'No fun in waiting over 12 hours to become human propaganda letters,' former citizen says JH Ahn September 1, 2016 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News Photos of Pyongyang are certainly no longer rare, with hundreds of shots taken by tourists emerging on photo-sharing websites every year. But while such pictures are well known for spawning countless gallery-driven albums on newspaper websites, the commentaries provided on them often comes from tourists who think their work shows a "glimpse" into real life in North Korea. Photos of Pyongyang are certainly no longer rare, with hundreds of shots taken by tourists emerging on photo-sharing websites every year. But while such pictures are well known for spawning countless gallery-driven albums on newspaper websites, the commentaries provided on them often comes from tourists who think their work shows a "glimpse" into real life in North Korea. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Photo Pyongyang # 1: Former residents explain what tourists see

'No fun in waiting over 12 hours to become human propaganda letters,' former citizen says

JH Ahn September 1, 2016

Photo Pyongyang # 1: Former residents explain what tourists see

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But while such pictures are well known for spawning countless gallery-driven albums on newspaper websites, the commentaries provided on them often comes from tourists who think their work shows a "glimpse" into real life in North Korea.

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