What Daily Life In North Korea Looks Like

Working Grandmother

The photographer titled this photo, "Help or No Photo?" He wasn't sure about the gesture of the woman. He noted that both the woman and the child looked tired and malnourished... 

Day-to-Day Life

This photo was taken in front of a department store in Pyongyang. These people are probably some of the most well-off in the city due to the fact that they can even accord to go shopping. The government and other officials do not appreciate wealth being photographed, so seeing the people who are obviously thriving much more than the average North Korean is looked down upon.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.