What Daily Life In North Korea Looks Like

Menial Tasks

Even though North Korea touts itself as the strongest military in the world, most soldiers are spotted doing menial labor—half of them are simply glorified farmers and engineers.

A Common Sight

The photographer said that this sight was not uncommon. Many people were forced to bathe themselves in nearby bodies of water since they lacked access to water. Clean water wasn't even at the forefront of most peoples' minds... They just wanted water.

The More You Know

Shakespeare is easier to understand, makes more sense, and is punnier when it's recited in its original pronunciation instead of a modern English accent.
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Only two national flags have the color purple on them.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.