What Daily Life In North Korea Looks Like

Low Safety Standards

These men were most likely contracted by the government for the upkeep of the buildings in Pyongyang, but aren't given the proper safety gear for the jobs. The technology in North Korea is so far behind the rest of the world. 

Water Shows

This photo was captured at the delphinium in Pyongyang. The tour guides said that people were allowed to photograph the animals but not the crowd. This photographer managed to get a sneaky photo of what the crowd typically looks like... mainly military with some rich families mixed in.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.