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North Korea

Paju, South Korea

Odusan Unification Observatory

The place nearest Seoul where it’s easy to get a good look at North Korea.

A crowd looks on as a performer takes the stage at Okryu-gwan.

What Does the Future Hold for North Korea's Restaurant Chain?

It's unclear how the state-run Okryu-gwan, and the people who work there, will fare under tighter sanctions.

Sabrina Toppa March 6, 2018

New Zealand birdwatchers survey the coast of North Korea.

The New Zealand Birdwatchers Who Fly to North Korea in the Spring

The quest for a bird that continues to defy international sanctions.

Natasha Frost November 7, 2017

North Korean Officials Had No Idea What Their Hostages Were Signaling in This Photo

The story of 83 American captives and the "Digit Affair."

Andy Wright November 16, 2016

African Renaissance Monument

African Renaissance Monument

This giant statue is the product of a mixture of corruption, Stalinist architecture, and North Korean manpower.

Chollima Statue

Pyongyang, North Korea

Chollima Statue

This North Korean pegasus statue was built as a symbol of the speed and perseverance of North Korean workers.

Mansudae Art Studio Gallery

Mansudae Art Studio Gallery

North Korea's massive art and propaganda factory now has an official gallery space in Beijing.

North Korean mural of former Syrian President Hafez al-Asad. (LeahC/Atlas Obscura)

Damascus, Syria

October War Panorama

3D war panorama in Damascus built with help from North Korea.