These Photos Taken in Secret Were Never Meant to Make it Out of North Korea

A person dries their laundry along the Taedong River’s fence on a seemingly ordinary day with sunny skies. Unbeknownst to many, a barely visible statue of Kim Il Sung makes this beautiful, tranquil scene an illegal photograph.

Are you considering a trip to North Korea to witness such scenes firsthand? Knowing the photography restrictions beforehand is crucial to avoid unwittingly capturing forbidden subjects.