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an empty parking lot in front of tall buildings with chinese writing on the top and bottom

After working to get permission to bring a camera into North Korea for over a year, Charlie Crane finally did make his trip, camera in hand, back in 2007. Cell phone confiscated and accompanied by two 'guides' throughout his stay, Crane knew he wouldn't get what he necessarily hoped to get. So he did the next best thing and shot exactly what they wanted him to. The resulting

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an elephant standing in the middle of a forest next to tall buildings with balconies

(Continued).....only problem was that the foundation work was so poor that all work had to be stopped untill further notice. That was years ago. I guess there's an irony here. North Korea can build big missiles - but they simply don't work....

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20 Best Architectural Buildings in North Korea

Discover the unique beauty of North Korean architecture in our curated list of the 20 best architectural buildings. From grand monuments to innovative structures, explore the fascinating styles and historical significance behind each site. Immerse yourself in an architectural journey that reveals the rich culture of this intriguing nation.

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an empty parking lot with cars parked in front of a large green building and trees

Image 10 of 22 from gallery of Architecture is Propaganda: How North Korea Turned the Built Environment into a Tool for Control. Apartment block in Pyongyang. Image © Alex Davidson

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