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Hiroji Kubota - NORTH KOREA.
DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA (DPRK). August, 2010. Panoramic view of Pyongyang.
DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA (DPRK). August, 2010. The Pyongyang Ostrich Farm, located about 20km from the city center. This farm, one of two in the area, was established under the direction of , Kim Jong Il, with the goal of providing more food for the population. In addition to the mea
NORTH KOREA. August, 2010. The Pyongyang Ostrich Farm, located about 20km from the city center. This farm, one of two in the area, was established under the direction of the Secretary General of Korean Worker's Party, Kim Jong Il, with the goal of providing more food for the population. In additi
NORTH KOREA. August, 2010. The Pyongyang Ostrich Farm, located about 20km from the city center. This farm, one of two in the area, was established under the direction of the Secretary General of Korean Worker's Party, Kim Jong Il, with the goal of providing more food for the population. In additi
NORTH KOREA. August, 2010. The Pyongyang Ostrich Farm, located about 20km from the city center. This farm, one of two in the area, was established under the direction of the Secretary General of Korean Worker's Party, Kim Jong Il, with the goal of providing more food for the population. In additi
NORTH KOREA. August, 2010. The Pyongyang Ostrich Farm, located about 20km from the city center. This farm, one of two in the area, was established under the direction of the Secretary General of Korean Worker's Party, Kim Jong Il, with the goal of providing more food for the population. In additi
NORTH KOREA. August, 2010. The Pyongyang Ostrich Farm, located about 20km from the city center. This farm, one of two in the area, was established under the direction of the Secretary General of Korean Worker's Party, Kim Jong Il, with the goal of providing more food for the population. In additi
NORTH KOREA. August, 2010. The Pyongyang Ostrich Farm, located about 20km from the city center. This farm, one of two in the area, was established under the direction of the Secretary General of Korean Worker's Party, Kim Jong Il, with the goal of providing more food for the population. In additi
NORTH KOREA. August, 2010. The Pyongyang Ostrich Farm, located about 20km from the city center. This farm, one of two in the area, was established under the direction of the Secretary General of Korean Worker's Party, Kim Jong Il, with the goal of providing more food for the population. In additi
NORTH KOREA. August, 2010. The Pyongyang Ostrich Farm, located about 20km from the city center. This farm, one of two in the area, was established under the direction of the Secretary General of Korean Worker's Party, Kim Jong Il, with the goal of providing more food for the population. In additi
DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA (DPRK). August 17, 2010. Established by President Kim il Sung in 1947, the Mangyongdae Revolutionary Academy is only open to the children of citizens who'd made great contributions to the nation. A portrait of President Kim Jong-il in the uniform of a Marshal o
DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA (DPRK). August 17, 2010. Established by President Kim il Sung in 1947, the Mangyongdae Revolutionary Academy is only open to the children of citizens who'd made great contributions to the nation. A portrait of President Kim Il-sung in the uniform of a Supreme M
NORTH KOREA. August 17, 2010. Established by President Kim Il-sung in 1947, the Mangyongdae Revolutionary Academy is only open to the children of citizens who'd made great contributions to the nation.
NORTH KOREA. August 17, 2010. Established by President Kim il Sung in 1947, the Mangyongdae Revolutionary Academy is only open to the children of citizens who'd made great contributions to the nation. A huge painting of Kim Jong-il and Kim Il-sung in marshals uniforms, standing at the top of sacred
NORTH KOREA. August 17, 2010. Established by President Kim il Sung in 1947, the Mangyongdae Revolutionary Academy is only open to the children of citizens who'd made great contributions to the nation. Rare photos of Kim Jong-il and his young sister on the walls of the academy.
NORTH KOREA. August 17, 2010. Established by President Kim il Sung in 1947, the Mangyongdae Revolutionary Academy is only open to the children of citizens who'd made great contributions to the nation. A young Kim Jong-il (front row, center) and his classmates.
NORTH KOREA. August 17, 2010. Established by President Kim il Sung in 1947, the Mangyongdae Revolutionary Academy is only open to the children of citizens who'd made great contributions to the nation. A photo of Kim Il-sung and a young Kim Jong-il visiting the Academy hangs on a wall.
NORTH KOREA. August 17, 2010. Established by President Kim il Sung in 1947, the Mangyongdae Revolutionary Academy is only open to the children of citizens who'd made great contributions to the nation. Students pose for a photograph.
NORTH KOREA. August 17, 2010. Established by President Kim il Sung in 1947, the Mangyongdae Revolutionary Academy is only open to the children of citizens who'd made great contributions to the nation. Students pose for a photograph.
NORTH KOREA. August, 2010. Opened on February 16th, 2002 (Kim Jong Il's birthday), the Taedonggang Brewery incorporates technology imported from Germany and Switzerland. A bottle-shaped bird-house outside of the facility.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Buphun train station.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010.
NORTH KOREA. August, 2010. Opened on February 16th, 2002 (Kim Jong Il's birthday), the Taedonggang Brewery incorporates technology imported from Germany and Switzerland.
DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA (DPRK). August, 2010. The 600 hectare (2.3 square mile) Taedonggang Fruit Farm produces 50 tons of apples per hectare. 108 varieties of apples are grown here, many of them having originated in Italy, Greece, Germany and the US. Most of the apples, both fresh a
NORTH KOREA. August, 2010. The 600 hectare (2.3 square mile) Taedonggang Fruit Farm produces 50 tons of apples per hectare. 108 varieties of apples are grown here, many of them having originated in Italy, Greece, Germany and the US. Most of the apples, both fresh and dried, are consumed by residen
NORTH KOREA. August, 2010. The 600 hectare (2.3 square mile) Taedonggang Fruit Farm produces 50 tons of apples per hectare. 108 varieties of apples are grown here, many of them having originated in Italy, Greece, Germany and the US. Most of the apples, both fresh and dried, are consumed by residen
NORTH KOREA. August, 2010. The 600 hectare (2.3 square mile) Taedonggang Fruit Farm produces 50 tons of apples per hectare. 108 varieties of apples are grown here, many of them having originated in Italy, Greece, Germany and the US. Most of the apples, both fresh and dried, are consumed by residen
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Japanese liquor, sake, and plum wine on display in a restaurant. Items such as these are very expensive and hard to get.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. At the foot of the tower of the Juche Idea (Kim Il-Sung's political philosophy) a big statue faces the Taedonggang River, Kim Il-Sung Square and the Grand People's Study House.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. At the foot of the tower of the Juche Idea (Kim Il-Sung's political philosophy) a big statue faces the Taedonggang River, Kim Il-Sung Square and the Grand People's Study House. The 105-story Ryungyong Hotel can be seen at the bottom-left.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. The Taedonggang River, Kim Il-Sung Square and the Grand People's Study House. The 105-story Ryungyong Hotel can be seen at the right.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. The Taedonggang River, Kim Il-Sung Square and the Grand People's Study House. The 105-story Ryungyong Hotel can be seen at the right.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. The Taedonggang River and 105-story Ryungyong Hotel.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Kim Il-sung's statue with a guide at the Grand People's Study House.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Painting of Kim Jong-il with a guide at the Grand People's Study House.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A view of Kim Il-sung Square, the Taedonggang River, and the tower of the Juche Idea (Kim Il-Sung's political philosophy) from the top of the Grand People's Study House.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. People searching for books at Grand People's Study House.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Construction of the 105-floor Ryungyong Hotel is planned to be completed by the Spring of 2012. French and Egyptian firms may be involved with the project.
French firms also helped with the construction of the Yanggakdo International Hotel, which sits on Yang
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Construction of the 105-floor Ryungyong Hotel is planned to be completed by the Spring of 2012. French and Egyptian firms may be involved with the project.
French firms also helped with the construction of the Yanggakdo International Hotel, which sits on Yang
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A painting of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il in the city's central district.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A painting of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il in the city's central district.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A guide discussing a room in the Grand People's Study House dedicated to Kim Il-sung's accomplishments.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A guide discussing a room in the Grand People's Study House dedicated to Kim Il-sung's accomplishments.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A guide discussing a room in the Grand People's Study House dedicated to Kim Il-sung's accomplishments.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A guide discussing a room in the Grand People's Study House dedicated to Kim Il-sung's accomplishments. This panel includes photos of people weeping at the sudden death of Kim Il-Sung.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A guide discussing a room in the Grand People's Study House dedicated to Kim Il-sung's accomplishments.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A display of badges in room at the Grand People's Study House dedicated to Kim Il-sung's accomplishments.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A display of postage stamps in room at the Grand People's Study House dedicated to Kim Il-sung's accomplishments.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A view of buildings and pedestrians from the 11th floor of the Koryo Hotel, nearby the Pyongyang Railway Station in city center.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Kim Il-sung University.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Kim Il-sung University.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Kim Il-sung University.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Kim Il-sung University.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. In Kim Il-sung Square, a crowd composed mostly of students, practicing for the mass game.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. In Kim Il-sung Square, a crowd composed mostly of students, practicing for the mass game.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. In Kim Il-sung Square, a crowd composed mostly of students, practicing for the mass game.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. In Kim Il-sung Square, a crowd composed mostly of students, practicing for the mass game.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. In Kim Il-sung Square, a crowd composed mostly of students, practicing for the mass game.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Victims of Japanese atrocities testify at People's Palace of Culture. One of the four vitims to appear was 88-year old Mrs. Ro Hyon Hwa, who'd been made a "Comfort Woman" (sex slave) during Japanese occupation.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Victims of Japanese atrocities testify at People's Palace of Culture. One of the four vitims to appear was 88-year old Mrs. Ro Hyon Hwa, who'd been made a "Comfort Woman" (sex slave) during Japanese occupation.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Victims of Japanese atrocities testify at People's Palace of Culture. One of the four vitims to appear was 88-year old Mrs. Ro Hyon Hwa, who'd been made a "Comfort Woman" (sex slave) during Japanese occupation. Barely able to speak due to her advanced age,
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. On-lookers listening to the testimonies of four victims of Japanese atrocities during a proceeding at the People's Palace of Culture.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Following the reading of the testimonies of four victims of Japanese atrocities at the People's Palace of Culture, the attendees rose to demand that the Japanese government issue a formal apology and compensation.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Approximately 70,000 students and workers gathered for Mass gymnastic and artistic performances called "Tarirang", at May Day Stadium. The stadium stands on Rungna Island, located in the Tae Donggang River.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Approximately 70,000 students and workers gathered for Mass gymnastic and artistic performances called "Tarirang", at May Day Stadium. The stadium stands on Rungna Island, located in the Tae Donggang River.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Approximately 70,000 students and workers gathered for Mass gymnastic and artistic performances called "Tarirang", at May Day Stadium. The stadium stands on Rungna Island, located in the Tae Donggang River.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A special, weekly performance at the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren’s palace; a site popular with visitors.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. The 105-story Ryongyong Hotel and a high-rise residence for privileged citizens, including winners of international competitions, stand beyond Reunification Memorial Square.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A model of a mining complex at the Three Revolution Exhibition Center. Coal-mining is important in the country as almost all electricity is generated via coal-burning power plants.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August 15th, 2010. Waiting in line at the entrance to Kae Son Youth Park, busy for the national holiday. The Arch of Triumph and 105-story Ryongyong Hotel stand in the background.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August 15th, 2010. Kae Son Youth Park busy for the national holiday. For safety purposes, all but one ride are restricted for use by adults only, who expressed great, but unusual, joy while riding.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August 15th, 2010. A painting of Kim Il-sung at the Kae Son Youth Park, busy for the national holiday.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August 15th, 2010. Kae Son Youth Park busy for the national holiday. For safety purposes, all but one ride are restricted for use by adults only, who expressed great, but unusual, joy while riding.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A huge statue of President Kim Il-sung in front of the Korean Revolution Museum.
NORTH KOREA. August, 2010. The Taedonggang tile factory on the outskirts of Pyongyang. Opened in 2006, it currently employs 2000 workers but will accomidate 1000 more after expansion due for completion in 2012. The factory's machines are Italian-made.
NORTH KOREA. August, 2010. The Taedonggang tile factory on the outskirts of Pyongyang. Opened in 2006, it currently employs 2000 workers but will accomidate 1000 more after expansion due for completion in 2012. The factory's machines are Italian-made.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Approximately 70,000 students and workers gathered for Mass gymnastic and artistic performances called "Tarirang", at May Day Stadium. The stadium stands on Rungna Island, located in the Tae Donggang River.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Children in class at the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren’s palace; a site popular with visitors.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Children in class at the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren’s palace; a site popular with visitors.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A special, weekly performance at the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren’s palace; a site popular with visitors.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A special, weekly performance at the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren’s palace; a site popular with visitors.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A space-exploration display at the Three Revolution Exhibition Center.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. An industrial display at the Three Revolution Exhibition Center, with a statue of Kim Il-sung in the background.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Artificially-made fruit and vegetables on display at the Three Revolution Exhibition Center. A statue of Kim Il-sung stands in the background.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Approximately 70,000 students and workers gathered for Mass gymnastic and artistic performances called "Tarirang", at May Day Stadium. The stadium stands on Rungna Island, located in the Tae Donggang River.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Artificially-made fruit and vegetables on display at the Three Revolution Exhibition Center. A statue of Kim Il-sung stands in the background.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Approximately 70,000 students and workers gathered for Mass gymnastic and artistic performances called "Tarirang", at May Day Stadium. The stadium stands on Rungna Island, located in the Tae Donggang River.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Approximately 70,000 students and workers gathered for Mass gymnastic and artistic performances called "Tarirang", at May Day Stadium. The stadium stands on Rungna Island, located in the Tae Donggang River.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Roadside shops as seen from the 11th floor of the Koryo Hotel. They sell foods such as Korean-style steamed meat buns, pancakes ("Chige"), kimchi and even pizza. These shops, and maybe all in the city, are almost certainly operated by or overseen by the gov
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. The 105-story Ryongyong Hotel stands beyond Reunification Memorial Square.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. The Arch of Triumph.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Approximately 70,000 students and workers gathered for Mass gymnastic and artistic performances called "Tarirang", at May Day Stadium. The stadium stands on Rungna Island, located in the Tae Donggang River.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Approximately 70,000 students and workers gathered for Mass gymnastic and artistic performances called "Tarirang", at May Day Stadium. The stadium stands on Rungna Island, located in the Tae Donggang River.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Approximately 70,000 students and workers gathered for Mass gymnastic and artistic performances called "Tarirang", at May Day Stadium. The stadium stands on Rungna Island, located in the Tae Donggang River.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Approximately 70,000 students and workers gathered for Mass gymnastic and artistic performances called "Tarirang", at May Day Stadium. The stadium stands on Rungna Island, located in the Tae Donggang River.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August 15th, 2010. Kae Son Youth Park busy for the national holiday. For safety purposes, all but one ride are restricted for use by adults only, who expressed great, but unusual, joy while riding.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August 15th, 2010. Kae Son Youth Park busy for the national holiday. For safety purposes, all but one ride are restricted for use by adults only, who expressed great, but unusual, joy while riding.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August 15th, 2010. Kae Son Youth Park busy for the national holiday. For safety purposes, all but one ride are restricted for use by adults only, who expressed great, but unusual, joy while riding.
NORTH KOREA. August, 2010. The Taedonggang tile factory on the outskirts of Pyongyang. Opened in 2006, it currently employs 2000 workers but will accomidate 1000 more after expansion due for completion in 2012. The factory's machines are Italian-made.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A huge statue of President Kim Il-sung in front of the Korean Revolution Museum.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Visitors being photographed in front of Kum Su San Memorial Palace, in which Kim Il-sung's body lays in state. During his life it served as his primary office.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Visitors being photographed in front of Kum Su San Memorial Palace, in which Kim Il-sung's body lays in state. During his life it served as his primary office.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Visitors being photographed in front of Kum Su San Memorial Palace, in which Kim Il-sung's body lays in state. During his life it served as his primary office.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Visitors being photographed in front of Kum Su San Memorial Palace, in which Kim Il-sung's body lays in state. During his life it served as his primary office.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A huge statue of President Kim Il-sung in front of the Korean Revolution Museum.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August 15th, 2010. Kae Son Youth Park busy for the national holiday. For safety purposes, all but one ride are restricted for use by adults only, who expressed great, but unusual, joy while riding.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Approximately 70,000 students and workers gathered for Mass gymnastic and artistic performances called "Tarirang", at May Day Stadium. The stadium stands on Rungna Island, located in the Tae Donggang River.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Approximately 70,000 students and workers gathered for Mass gymnastic and artistic performances called "Tarirang", at May Day Stadium. The stadium stands on Rungna Island, located in the Tae Donggang River.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Approximately 70,000 students and workers gathered for Mass gymnastic and artistic performances called "Tarirang", at May Day Stadium. The stadium stands on Rungna Island, located in the Tae Donggang River.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Streets decorated in observance of "Liberation Day", the national holiday which commemorates the surrender of Japan in 1945. The holiday is also observed in South Korea (the Republic of Korea).
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Children in class at the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren’s palace; a site popular with visitors.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A special, weekly performance at the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren’s palace; a site popular with visitors.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August 15th, 2010. Kae Son Youth Park busy for the national holiday. For safety purposes, all but one ride are restricted for use by adults only, who expressed great, but unusual, joy while riding.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A special, weekly performance at the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren’s palace; a site popular with visitors.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. The 105-story Ryongyong Hotel stands beyond Reunification Memorial Square.
NORTH KOREA. August, 2010. Taegang Coop Farm has population of 1200, produces 8 tons of rice and 8 tons of corn a year and, during the winter, vegetables are grown in greenhouses. The photographer considered asking his guides if the food grown on the farm was enough for the coop's inhabitants, wh
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Lunch time at one of the restaurants in the Koryo Hotel.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A special, weekly performance at the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren’s palace; a site popular with visitors.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A special, weekly performance at the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren’s palace; a site popular with visitors.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A statue of Kim Il-sung at the Three Revolution Exhibition Center.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Adult and children's clothing on display at the Three Revolution Exhibition Center.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August 15th, 2010. Kae Son Youth Park busy for the national holiday. For safety purposes, all but one ride are restricted for use by adults only, who expressed great, but unusual, joy while riding.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. The 105-story Ryongyong Hotel stands beyond Reunification Memorial Square.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. The 105-story Ryongyong Hotel and Pothonggang River. "Ryongyong" means "willow street city", appropriate since willows are abundant in Pyongyang.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Approximately 70,000 students and workers gathered for Mass gymnastic and artistic performances called "Tarirang", at May Day Stadium. The stadium stands on Rungna Island, located in the Tae Donggang River.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A full-scale model of a communications satellite at the Three Revolution Exhibition Center.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A model of a satellite at the Three Revolution Exhibition Center.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A photograph of Kim Jong-il and Kim Il-sung inspecting goods on display at the Three Revolution Exhibition Center.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Adult and children's clothing on display at the Three Revolution Exhibition Center.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Automobiles on display at the Three Revolution Exhibition Center.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Small-engine motorcycles on display at the Three Revolution Exhibition Center.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Adult and children's clothing on display at the Three Revolution Exhibition Center.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Medium-sized bearings on display at the Three Revolution Exhibition Center.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Adult and children's clothing on display at the Three Revolution Exhibition Center.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Adult and children's clothing on display at the Three Revolution Exhibition Center.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August 15th, 2010. A painting of Kim Il-sung at the Kae Son Youth Park, busy for the national holiday.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A model of a rocket and launching pad at the Three Revolution Exhibition Center.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Visitors being photographed in front of Kum Su San Memorial Palace, in which Kim Il-sung's body lays in state. During his life it served as his primary office.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Visitors being photographed in front of Kum Su San Memorial Palace, in which Kim Il-sung's body lays in state. During his life it served as his primary office.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Approximately 70,000 students and workers gathered for Mass gymnastic and artistic performances called "Tarirang", at May Day Stadium. The stadium stands on Rungna Island, located in the Tae Donggang River.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August 15th, 2010. Kae Son Youth Park busy for the national holiday. For safety purposes, all but one ride are restricted for use by adults only, who expressed great, but unusual, joy while riding.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Visitors being photographed in front of Kum Su San Memorial Palace, in which Kim Il-sung's body lays in state. During his life it served as his primary office.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Visitors admiring swans in the moat of Kum Su San Memorial Palace.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Approximately 70,000 students and workers gathered for Mass gymnastic and artistic performances called "Tarirang", at May Day Stadium. The stadium stands on Rungna Island, located in the Tae Donggang River.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August 15th, 2010. Kae Son Youth Park busy for the national holiday. For safety purposes, all but one ride are restricted for use by adults only, who expressed great, but unusual, joy while riding.
NORTH KOREA. August, 2010. Taegang Coop Farm has population of 1200, produces 8 tons of rice and 8 tons of corn a year and, during the winter, vegetables are grown in greenhouses. The photographer considered asking his guides if the food grown on the farm was enough for the coop's inhabitants, wh
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August 15th, 2010. Kae Son Youth Park busy for the national holiday. For safety purposes, all but one ride are restricted for use by adults only, who expressed great, but unusual, joy while riding.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Approximately 70,000 students and workers gathered for Mass gymnastic and artistic performances called "Tarirang", at May Day Stadium. The stadium stands on Rungna Island, located in the Tae Donggang River.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. The 105-story Ryongyong Hotel stands beyond Reunification Memorial Square.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A huge statue of President Kim Il-sung in front of the Korean Revolution Museum.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A huge statue of President Kim Il-sung in front of the Korean Revolution Museum.
NORTH KOREA. August, 2010. The Taedonggang tile factory on the outskirts of Pyongyang. Opened in 2006, it currently employs 2000 workers but will accomidate 1000 more after expansion due for completion in 2012. The factory's machines are Italian-made.
NORTH KOREA. August, 2010. The Taedonggang tile factory on the outskirts of Pyongyang. Opened in 2006, it currently employs 2000 workers but will accomidate 1000 more after expansion due for completion in 2012. The factory's machines are Italian-made.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Approximately 70,000 students and workers gathered for Mass gymnastic and artistic performances called "Tarirang", at May Day Stadium. The stadium stands on Rungna Island, located in the Tae Donggang River.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Approximately 70,000 students and workers gathered for Mass gymnastic and artistic performances called "Tarirang", at May Day Stadium. The stadium stands on Rungna Island, located in the Tae Donggang River.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Approximately 70,000 students and workers gathered for Mass gymnastic and artistic performances called "Tarirang", at May Day Stadium. The stadium stands on Rungna Island, located in the Tae Donggang River.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. A guide standing before the Unification Gate. The two figures represent twin sisters, one living in the North and the other in South Korea.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Approximately 70,000 students and workers gathered for Mass gymnastic and artistic performances called "Tarirang", at May Day Stadium. The stadium stands on Rungna Island, located in the Tae Donggang River.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Roadside shops as seen from the 11th floor of the Koryo Hotel. They sell foods such as Korean-style steamed meat buns, pancakes ("Chige"), kimchi and even pizza. These shops, and maybe all in the city, are almost certainly operated by or overseen by the governme
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Children in class at the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren’s palace; a site popular with visitors.
NORTH KOREA. Pyongyang. August, 2010. Approximately 70,000 students and workers gathered for Mass gymnastic and artistic performances called "Tarirang", at May Day Stadium. The stadium stands on Rungna Island, located in the Tae Donggang River.
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