First graders in a Pyongyang classroom are orderly yet energetic, often standing and giving spirited answers to their teacher's questions.
First graders in a Pyongyang classroom are orderly yet energetic, often standing and giving spirited answers to their teacher's questions.
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Many North Korean classrooms have computers but most citizens have no access to the Internet and have never heard of social networking sites like Facebook.
Many North Korean classrooms have computers but most citizens have no access to the Internet and have never heard of social networking sites like Facebook.
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Outdoor exercise accompanied by upbeat music is a daily routine for these North Korean middle school students. Afterward, classes are critiqued on their coordination.
Outdoor exercise accompanied by upbeat music is a daily routine for these North Korean middle school students. Afterward, classes are critiqued on their coordination.
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North Korean students watch horse riding lessons at a new equestrian center designed by Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un. The facility was formerly used for military training.
North Korean students watch horse riding lessons at a new equestrian center designed by Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un. The facility was formerly used for military training.
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Most public buildings have photos of late leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il.
Most public buildings have photos of late leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il.
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A photo of late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il posing with students sits in the lobby of a Pyongyang elementary school.
A photo of late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il posing with students sits in the lobby of a Pyongyang elementary school.
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This swimming pool of an elite Pyongyang elementary school is used by the children of scientists. Scientists are given special privileges as they are tasked with innovating and modernizing the country.
This swimming pool of an elite Pyongyang elementary school is used by the children of scientists. Scientists are given special privileges as they are tasked with innovating and modernizing the country.
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This Pyongyang housing complex was built exclusively for scientists and their families.
This Pyongyang housing complex was built exclusively for scientists and their families.
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