What Daily Life In North Korea Looks Like

Soldiers In The Countryside

Once again, soldiers are being stand-in farmers. It's difficult to grow crops in North Korea due to the soil, so a lot of soldiers are forced to help the farmers in order to avoid famines. It doesn't always work. This photo was banned because the soldiers were looking unhappy, stressed, and ill. 

North Korean Fuel

North Korea doesn't use oil for their vehicles like everyone else. They actually fuel their cars by burning charcoal, which is extremely dangerous and usually results in situations like the one photographed. Since this photo shows how difficult transportation is in North Korea, the government wanted it gone.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.