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A rare look inside North Korea

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Nov 5, 2014

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Holidaying In North Korea: Travelling Around Kim Jong-Un’s Secretive State
Former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: A female traffic police officer in the snow in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
Mcleod’s vacation photos grant a rare glimpse into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and beautiful border guards. Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: Residents walk through the snowy streets in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: Residents walk through the snowy streets in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: Daily life in the authoritarian regime in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: Daily life in the authoritarian regime in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: The Socialist Revolution monument in the capital in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: The Socialist Revolution monument in the capital in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: Inside an underground station in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: Inside an underground station in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: Daily life inside the authoritarian state in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: Daily life inside the authoritarian state in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: Inside an underground station in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: Inside an underground station in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: Andrew MacLeod pictured on the bridge to the former presidential paradise in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: Andrew MacLeod pictured on the bridge to the former presidential paradise in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: A local pushes a load while dressed in warm clothes in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: A local pushes a load while dressed in warm clothes in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: The empty snow-covered streets of the capital in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: The empty snow-covered streets of the capital in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: The empty snow-covered streets of the capital in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: The empty snow-covered streets of the capital in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: Daily life in the capital in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: Daily life in the capital in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: Daily life in the authoritarian regime in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: Daily life in the authoritarian regime in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: A poster for the Worker's Party of Korea in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: A poster for the Worker’s Party of Korea in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: The Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, where Kim il-ung and Kim Jong-il are buried seen in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: The Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, where Kim il-ung and Kim Jong-il are buried seen in February 2013, in Pyongyang,… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: The Worker's Party Monument in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: The Worker’s Party Monument in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: The new Ryugyong hotel in the capital in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: The new Ryugyong hotel in the capital in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: Residents walk on the streets of the capital in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: Residents walk on the streets of the capital in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: Residents walk along the streets of the snow-covered capital in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: Residents walk along the streets of the snow-covered capital in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: Young boys play football on the streets of the capital in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: Young boys play football on the streets of the capital in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: A traffic police officer, dressed in blue uniform with a fur trim, performs her duty in the capital in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: A traffic police officer, dressed in blue uniform with a fur trim, performs her duty in the capital in February… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: A resident of the capital stands outside a shop in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: A resident of the capital stands outside a shop in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: A resident of the capital is wrapped up in a hat and scarf to ward against the cold in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: A resident of the capital is wrapped up in a hat and scarf to ward against the cold in February… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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DEMILITARIZED ZONE, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: A guard along the border of South Korea in February 2013, in the Demilitarized Zone, North Korea. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
DEMILITARIZED ZONE, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: A guard along the border of South Korea in February 2013, in the Demilitarized Zone, North Korea. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: A view from the train window from Beijing to North Korea in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: A view from the train window from Beijing to North Korea in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: The brand-new Ryugyong hotel which started construction in 1987 and has not yet opened in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: The brand-new Ryugyong hotel which started construction in 1987 and has not yet opened in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: A resident of the capital stands outside a shop in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: A resident of the capital stands outside a shop in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: Residents of the capital dressed in coats and gloves in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: Residents of the capital dressed in coats and gloves in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: Military hats rest next to the window on the train from the capital back to Beijing in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: Military hats rest next to the window on the train from the capital back to Beijing in February 2013, in… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: The Workers Party Monument depicting the communist hammer and sickle with a traditional Korean calligraphy brush which represents the 'working intellectual' in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: The Workers Party Monument depicting the communist hammer and sickle with a traditional Korean calligraphy brush which represents the ‘working… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: Government buildings in the capital - the flag can be seen atop of the offices in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: Government buildings in the capital – the flag can be seen atop of the offices in February 2013, in Pyongyang,… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: A statue of Kim Il-Sung, the first leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: A statue of Kim Il-Sung, the first leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in February 2013, in Pyongyang,… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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DEMILITARISED ZONE, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: A local resident pushes and pulls a load in February, 2013, in the Demilitarised Zone, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
DEMILITARISED ZONE, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: A local resident pushes and pulls a load in February, 2013, in the Demilitarised Zone, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 2013: A local struggles with a load on her back in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrewís holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. PHOTOGRAPH BY Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 564 8159 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** VIDEO AVAILABLE *** PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 2013: A local struggles with a load on her back in February 2013, in Pyongyang, North Korea. NORTH KOREA has closed… Andrew Macleod / Barcroft Media

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