Pictures from North Korea

Biggles · 08-10-11, 12:33 PM

Swedish Newspaper DN (Dagens Nyheter) has on its website published 23 pictures from North Korea. They are quite interesting since they show stuff from the everyday life of the citizens, including studying at the Kim Il Sung University, visiting an amusement park, etc. Things not often seen published from one of the most enclosed countries in the world.

I suggest you take a look, I don't think you need to learn Swedish to fully understand what's happening on the pictures, they speak for themselves so to speak.

http://www.dn.se/nyheter/varlden/bil...fran-nordkorea

Jimbuna · 08-10-11, 01:28 PM

Is it possible he only had access to the 'upmarket' areas?

TLAM Strike · 08-10-11, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Is it possible he only had access to the 'upmarket' areas?

The only way to access those other areas is GoogleEarth, if you like overhead views of prison camps that is.

HunterICX · 08-10-11, 02:27 PM

It's quite sad how those people live in the side you'll probally never get to see apart from some of the sneaky recorded tapes that cross the borders from time to time.

HunterICX

Egan · 08-10-11, 03:14 PM

THIS fine website posts pictures from North Korea on a daily basis.

On a more serious note, I find my curiosity about North Korea growing every time I hear about them. In our age of hyper communication and global connection there is something actually disturbing about such a closed state existing within spitting distance of two first world nations like S. Korea and Japan.

On an even more serious note, I see the two Koreas are shooting at each other again:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-14471940

Jimbuna · 08-10-11, 03:25 PM

Yes, the worlds attention is not focussed on the two atm but the situation remains unchanged.

nikimcbee · 08-10-11, 03:47 PM

Gotta love the commie housing projects.

Penguin · 08-10-11, 05:10 PM

A while ago, I saw some impressive pictures from a russian guy who made a journey through NK. Unfortunately I can't find the link anymore.
While searching for it though, I found a site that has the pics from Biggles' link in high-res:
http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2...-korea/100119/

Reece · 08-10-11, 06:18 PM

I think the whole place looks rather dismal, and yes I think we are seeing the lives of the few that are wealthy, politicians, business men etc.

What a dismal looking city, looks kinda spooky!!

danny60 · 08-10-11, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Reece

I think the whole place looks rather dismal, and yes I think we are seeing the lives of the few that are wealthy, politicians, business men etc.
--snip--
What a dismal looking city, looks kinda spooky!!

The place looks almost burnt out...

Osmium Steele · 08-10-11, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Reece

What a dismal looking city, looks kinda spooky!!

Resident Evil spooky.

Rockstar · 08-10-11, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Osmium Steele

Resident Evil spooky.

oh my, that is spooky

Those pictures show so little.

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Anthony W. · 08-10-11, 08:31 PM

Somewhat reminds me of Pripyat.

Either way it isn't much of a vacation destination.

Also...

Because what average citizen DOESN'T carry a brightly colored door while prancing down the street?

Reece · 08-10-11, 08:38 PM

^ They obviously won the door prize!

Lord_magerius · 08-10-11, 09:13 PM

Oh Reece I thought you were better than that

08-10-11, 12:33 PM	#1
Biggles Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sweden (I'm not a Viking...) Posts: 3,529 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Pictures from North Korea Swedish Newspaper DN (Dagens Nyheter) has on its website published 23 pictures from North Korea. They are quite interesting since they show stuff from the everyday life of the citizens, including studying at the Kim Il Sung University, visiting an amusement park, etc. Things not often seen published from one of the most enclosed countries in the world. I suggest you take a look, I don't think you need to learn Swedish to fully understand what's happening on the pictures, they speak for themselves so to speak. http://www.dn.se/nyheter/varlden/bil...fran-nordkorea __________________

08-10-11, 01:28 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,453 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Is it possible he only had access to the 'upmarket' areas? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-10-11, 02:27 PM	#4
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	It's quite sad how those people live in the side you'll probally never get to see apart from some of the sneaky recorded tapes that cross the borders from time to time. HunterICX __________________

08-10-11, 03:25 PM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,453 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Yes, the worlds attention is not focussed on the two atm but the situation remains unchanged. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-10-11, 03:47 PM	#7
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Gotta love the commie housing projects. __________________

08-10-11, 03:14 PM	#5
Egan Admiral Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,020 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	THIS fine website posts pictures from North Korea on a daily basis. On a more serious note, I find my curiosity about North Korea growing every time I hear about them. In our age of hyper communication and global connection there is something actually disturbing about such a closed state existing within spitting distance of two first world nations like S. Korea and Japan. On an even more serious note, I see the two Koreas are shooting at each other again: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-14471940

08-10-11, 05:10 PM	#8
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	A while ago, I saw some impressive pictures from a russian guy who made a journey through NK. Unfortunately I can't find the link anymore. While searching for it though, I found a site that has the pics from Biggles' link in high-res: http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2...-korea/100119/

08-10-11, 06:18 PM	#9
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,686 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	I think the whole place looks rather dismal, and yes I think we are seeing the lives of the few that are wealthy, politicians, business men etc. What a dismal looking city, looks kinda spooky!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

08-10-11, 08:31 PM	#13
Anthony W. Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 850 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	Somewhat reminds me of Pripyat. Either way it isn't much of a vacation destination. Also... Because what average citizen DOESN'T carry a brightly colored door while prancing down the street? __________________ Sunken Mustangs Proud Ford Mustang owner "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!" - Admiral David Farragut Run silent - run deep - keep the baffles clear - targets front and center. Private pilot and history buff

08-10-11, 08:38 PM	#14
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,686 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	^ They obviously won the door prize! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

08-10-11, 09:13 PM	#15
Lord_magerius Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Right by the hydrophone station Posts: 724 Downloads: 96 Uploads: 0	Oh Reece I thought you were better than that __________________