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

Surprisingly, Pyongyang, North Korea, has just two grocery stores. These outlets offer an array of international and local foods, including exotic Evian water, payable in euros or wons. However, only the affluent elites have the privilege of shopping here.

In Pyongyang, it’s disheartening that merely two grocery stores serve the entire capital, accessible exclusively to a privileged few. A woman in a vibrant purple gown epitomizes the elite, highlighting the stark divide between the wealthy and the average citizen.