Here we can see both North Korea (left) and China (right) as China borders North Korea on the Yalu River. As you can see, there is a big difference between the two nations.
This would be the only way South Koreans can see North Korea since they aren’t welcome.
You don’t see very many people driving cars and trucks. It is pretty much a luxury to have one, which is why people have to walk places, bike, or use carriages.
I guess you can’t use the traffic excuse as a reason to be late for work!
This photo was taken in one of the parks in Pyongyang. The two women (and maybe a son) are street cleaners, sweeping the streets for dust and what not. The soldier standing there is required to watch them to ensure make sure the job gets done properly.
Work is stressful enough without having a soldier constantly watching you.
The North Korean calendar, also known as Juche calendar, borrows from both traditional Korean tradition and the Gregorian calendar used in most parts of the world.
The Juche calendar begins in 1912, which is the birth year of North Korean leader and grandfather to current leader, Kim Il-Sung. It was adpoted in 1997, three years after the beloved leader passed away. This means that the year 2017 is “Juche 106” in North Korea.
Here is a photo capturing people of Pyongyang commuting to work. The girl wearing the white shirt and red scarf must be a public servant as we saw earlier.
They don’t look too happy going to work…
