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1. In 2016, a North Korean teenager named Jong Yol-ri was chosen to go to the International Mathematical Olympiad in Hong Kong. He used this event to escape North Korea and start a new life in South Korea.

Mansudae Grand Monument, North Korea

Life in North Korea is shown in these fascinating rare pictures

Photographer Eric Lafforgue visited North Korea six times — this is what he saw.

From those still in the business to those who have retired, or unfortunately passed away, prepare for some surprising numbers.

Everything suggests that North Korea (or the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, as it is known officially) will reopen its borders to foreigners in 2024. But going to North Korea isn’t like going to France – you have to be a lot more prepared! We'll tell you everything you need to know before you go to North Korea, including something you absolutely should not say (take it from us – we asked, and it could have ended very badly).

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Life in North Korea is shown in these fascinating rare pictures