North Korea: The streets of Pyongyang
A few random shots here and there.
Ubiquitous propaganda
Another Pyongyang Traffic Girl
Building on Kim Il-Sung Square
Kim Il-Sung Square. Tower of Juche Idea in the background.
Building on Kim Il-Sung Square
School children
Flags and decorations
Near the Arch of Triumph. The weird building in the background is the Ryugyong Hotel.
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