Traffic Police in Pyongyang

At the Man'gyŏngdae Funfair.

DPRK, Aug. 2017

DPRK, Oct. 2015

DPRK, Aug. 2017

DPRK, Oct. 2015

The skyline of Pyongyang against the setting sun light. The two towers in the left that rise above the skyline are the Koryo Hotel. On top of each tower is a revolving restaurant. However, only one tower top was accessible during our stay (rumours say the other allowed unwanted views of restricted areas of the city...).

While the DPRK propaganda keeps prattling about a "breakthrough towards high tech", the general technical level of the country can only be described as primitive. Many vehicles just look like scrap on wheels.

DPRK, Sept. 2011 (scanned slide)

These buildings are part of ther new "Scientist quarter". It´s said that they were build for scientist in the capital.

DPRK, Aug. 2017

Unfinished Ryugyong hotel, the landmark of Pyongyang, North Korea at sunset over the city.

Pyongyang, North Korea

North Korea - Pyongyang - Entrance of the Koryo Hotel.

DPRK, Oct 2015

Durante nuestro viaje a Corea del Norte, los primeros cuatro días nuestra guía fue Pak ( a la derecha ). Tenía 25 años. Hablaba 4 idiomas, entre ellos el español, con una soltura sorprendente. Tambien tocaba tres instrumentos, guitarra, batería y piano, como nos demostró posteriormente. La verdad que era guapa, muy inteligente y una persona muy simpática....gracias Pak

During our trip to North Korea, the first four days was our guide Pak (right). He was 25. He spoke four languages, including Spanish, with surprising ease. He also played three instruments, guitar, drums and piano, as we demonstrated later. The truth that was beautiful, very intelligent and a very nice person .... thanks Pak

DPRK, Aug. 2017

Arirang, Pyongyang, North Korea

At the Railway Museum, Pyongyang, North Korea

Pyongyang Metro, North Korea

Everywhere in the country you can see those "150 days" posters.

Until september 2009, a 150-day campaign tells the North Koreans to work harder by instilling them with national pride. 북한

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Pyongyang, North Korea (August 2013)

The slogan «인민을 위하여 복무함» translates, "Serving the people".

Apartment Building,Pyongyang

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View on the main building of the Pyongyang railwaystaion.

DPRK, April 2007 (scanned slide)

If you ask, people are willing to pose for the camera

Pyongyang - Visit of the Embroidery Institute.

Taken place on Kim Il Sung square in the centre of Pyongyang during the 95th birthdaycelebrations of Kim Il Sung on 15.04.

DPRK, April 2007 (scanned slide)

Pyongyang - Visit of the Embroidery Institute.

Pyongyang, North Korea (August 2013)

Pyongyang, North Korea

DPRK, Sept 2008 (scanned slide)

동신 단고기집

Pyongyang

North Korea

March 2016

Stationmaster at the Pyongyang subway

Such breakdowns are an everyday sight in Pyongyang as both the busses and the overhead cables are in poor condition.

DPRK, Oct. 2015

Pyongyang

North Korea

March 2016

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Seoul (South Korea) '25

Seoul Museum of History

Roof-end Tile

Pyongyang, 5th-6th Century

Roof-end Tile with Lotus Design

Daesungsanseong Fortress, Pyongyang, 5th-6th Century

Roof-end Tile with Lotus Design

Anhakkung Palace, Pyongyang, 5th-6th Century

Roof-end Tile with Lotus Design

Toseong-ri, Pyongyang, 5th-6th Century

Roof-end Tile with Lotus Design

Toseong-ri, Pyongyang, 5th-6th Century

Roof-end Tile with Lotus Design

Toseong-ri, Pyongyang, 5th-6th Century

Roof-end Tile with Lotus Design

Toseong-ri, Pyongyang, 5th-6th Century

Roof-end Tile with Lotus Design

Cheongam-ri, Pyongyang, 5th-6th Century

Roof-end Tile with Lotus Design

Cheongam-ri, Pyongyang, 5th-6th Century

Roof-end Tile with Lotus Design

Cheongam-ri, Pyongyang, 5th-6th Century

Roof-end Tile with Lotus Design

Sango-ri, Pyongyang, 5th-6th Century

Roof-end Tile with Monster-mask Design

Pyongyang, 5th-6th Century

DPRK, Oct. 2015

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