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

In North Korea, where defiance is rare and feared, a boy’s rebellion is stunning. Choosing to block a bus, he either doesn’t grasp the severity of his actions or is fed up with his restrictive existence.

The incident, taking place in Samijyon, sparks curiosity and concern about the young rebel’s fate. In a regime that harshly punishes dissent, what consequences await this courageous child?