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

Globally, poverty is ubiquitous, with homeless individuals in every nation. Unlike others, North Korea attempts to mask its poverty, banning the portrayal of impoverished conditions, as exemplified by overburdened young children, signaling a lifetime of hardship.

Addressing poverty is vital; however, outright denying its existence escalates the issue to unprecedented levels, implying a refusal to acknowledge or confront the root problems.