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15 Shocking Photos of North Korea’s Highways

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The discussion about North Korea as a country that is known to be very closed, seems to be endless. Not a few photographers are vying to capture the best pictures of the country, to introduce the real life of North Korea.

Like one French photographer named Eric Lafforgue. He was even banned for taking photos of prohibited objects and locations when visiting North Korea. His figure has been known as someone who really likes to capture moments in North Korea.

Like the following portrait which describes the condition of the streets in the interior of North Korea which is very quiet. The road is very wide, but cars are rarely seen.

1. The streets in North Korea are very wide, but rarely seen passing vehicles

Car-free, these 15 photos of North Korea's highways are shockingericlaforgue.com

2. North Koreans are free to cycle on these smooth and very quiet roads

Car-free, these 15 photos of North Korea's highways are shockingericlaforgue.com

3. Free to roam, there is a small child who is herding his cattle on the side of the road

Car-free, these 15 photos of North Korea's highways are shockingericlaforgue.com

4. Signage propaganda that is often seen on the highway

Car-free, these 15 photos of North Korea's highways are shockingericlaforgue.com

5. Written “Independence, Peace, Reunification“as an engraving in one of the demilitarized zone areas

Car-free, these 15 photos of North Korea's highways are shockingericlaforgue.com

6. There are no tolls in North Korea, you’ll only find policemen controlling traffic

Car-free, these 15 photos of North Korea's highways are shockingericlaforgue.com

7. North Korean soldiers are seen practicing music on a road that is being repaired

Car-free, these 15 photos of North Korea's highways are shockingericlaforgue.com

8. It’s so quiet, children can even play as they please on the side of the highway

Car-free, these 15 photos of North Korea's highways are shockingericlaforgue.com

9. The poles installed along the highway near the border with South Korea protect against enemy invasion

Car-free, these 15 photos of North Korea's highways are shockingericlaforgue.com

10. There are a lot of people looking for a ride, but they have to wait a long time

Car-free, these 15 photos of North Korea's highways are shockingericlaforgue.com

11. A small shop that sells souvenirs on the highway, for those who want to stop by to buy souvenirs

Car-free, these 15 photos of North Korea's highways are shockingericlaforgue.com

12. The quiet streets are used by residents to carry out their daily activities

Car-free, these 15 photos of North Korea's highways are shockingericlaforgue.com

13. Ads that are allowed to appear in Pyongyang, North Korea are only about cars!

Car-free, these 15 photos of North Korea's highways are shockingericlaforgue.com

14. Although cars are rarely passed, there are still many potholes on the road. Workers are often found repairing roads

Car-free, these 15 photos of North Korea's highways are shockingericlaforgue.com

15. Road workers repairing roads

Car-free, these 15 photos of North Korea's highways are shockingericlaforgue.com

Those are 15 portraits that depict the shocking atmosphere of the highway in North Korea, Bela. It’s so quiet, residents are free to carry out their daily activities on the highway. Are you still interested in visiting there?

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