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

In North Korea, the absurdity peaks with a ban on photos showcasing malnutrition, a dire reflection of the country’s condition where photographing citizens inevitably highlights their dire state. Concealing this reality rather than nourishing its people is their approach.

Despite the harsh reality of malnutrition, a young boy, symbolizing hope amid despair, dons a military beret and the pin of their ‘supreme leader’, a poignant image of indoctrination amidst suffering.