North Korea shows off its military prowess to South Korea and the world by parading around these enormous Koksan Guns. These guns, which are placed along the South Korean border are 170 mm, self-propelled, and with an open turret.
There are speculations that these guns will not be as effective in warfare as threatened by North Korea and that they are mainly a propaganda tool.
Busy buses
The only form of public transportation available to North Koreans are buses and they are a common way for people to commute to work and home. Car ownership is almost non-existent, therefore even busy, full and slow buses are a good option. Even on the bus, a permit is still required to move between cities and towns.
If you can manage to catch the bus, I’m sure it beats walking or biking.
The Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge
This beautiful bridge is called The Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge and it connects Dandong, China with the city of Sinuiju, North Korea.
This bridge is one of the only ways to get and out of North Korea and pedestrians are not allowed to use it. For visitors, it is pretty much the last brightly colored lights they will see before entering the Hermit Kingdom.
Stop please
This photo shows a rare example of an undisciplined North Korean boy.
The bus was traveling the small roads of Samijyon in the north of the country when this child suddenly stood in front of the bus.
Don’t mess with perfection
This picture of an official painter working on a new mural in Chilbo caused an unexpected uproar. After the photographer took the picture everyone started yelling at him.
Apparently, due to the fact that the painting was unfinished taking its picture was forbidden. It seems all the artwork in North Korea must be perfect before being fit to be seen,