North Korea, resolute in destroying the world with explosives
North Korea insists it remains ready for war at any time. Below, one of many tank traps stands on the side of a highway. The concrete structure has explosives at the bottom which in case of an invasion will make the huge structure collapse onto the road to block enemy tanks. In the days of intercontinental missiles and nuclear tests, these traps seem archaic yet serve as a reminder of the possibility of war.
Despite the economic difficulties, the propaganda machine continues to
roll. Each year, the Day of the Foundation is celebrated with a mass
dance in the capital. This young woman is getting ready for the
performance.
SEE:North Korea nuclear threat accelerating
SEE:North Korea nuclear threat accelerating
While life largely appears to be continuing as normal, there are signs
that the long period of sanctions is taking a toll. Some petrol stations
are closed and power shortages have led to people installing small
solar panels outside their apartment windows - as can be seen on this
apartment tower near the southern border city of Kaesong.
The woman in the centre in the next picture has a plastic bag from
Japanese-Chinese budget brand Miniso. According to North Korea watchers
NK News who provided the photos, Miniso opened the first ever foreign
brand store in the capital this spring. Because of tougher sanctions
though, the store has since changed its name.
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