North Korea is known for its strict regulations and secretive nature, with its citizens largely isolated from the outside world. One unusual rule for tourists is the prohibition against interacting with local men. Reports indicate that the country’s conditions have worsened, with half of the population living in poverty. Recently, a photographer was banned for breaking one of North Korea’s key regulations.
6. The Resting Room For The people who can’t go home
This is not an actual resting room. Instead, it shows how people in North Korea rest—on benches with no shelter. They work tirelessly and take breaks in such conditions, as they must continue working daily just to meet their basic needs. The photographer was banned for capturing and exposing the homelessness of this mother and son.
5. The Dolphin Show
Across North Korea, this is one of the rare activities you’re allowed to photograph. However, the rules strictly limit photos to the dolphins, prohibiting any images of the audience. As a result, under North Korean regulations, this specific image is deemed illegal.
4. Army helping the locals
In North Korea, army personnel often take on the role of assisting local travelers and those in need, showcasing a unique sense of unity within the country. It’s rare to see such duties assigned to the military elsewhere. While North Korea typically strives to conceal any signs of disrepair, this image of a broken-down bus goes against the law by revealing a reality the regime prefers to keep hidden.
3. Children are starving everyday
The sight of malnourished children smiling is all too common in North Korea, making their hardship even more heartbreaking. The photographer was banned from documenting these moments, leaving a deep sense of sorrow for the suffering that remains hidden from the world.
2. Half of the North Korea Is In Poverty
North Korea is in a critical condition under its authoritarian regime. The photographer was banned for attempting to document the severe poverty, including images of children struggling to access clean drinking water. These powerful photos expose the harsh realities, providing a stark reminder of the suffering that challenges our sense of humanity.
1. Uncomfortable Bed To Sleep
The main reason for banning this photographer is that his work reveals the harsh realities faced by the people of North Korea. It’s difficult to imagine life without the comfort of my own soft bed, and I feel sympathy for this man, forced to sleep in such uncomfortable conditions.
Seeing someone rest on large rocks, using them as a makeshift bed, is truly distressing. Just the thought of it is enough to make my back ache.