Instagram Offers Outsiders A Sneak Peek Inside North Korean Life
Now that North Korea has mobile operator
Koryolink running in their country, it gives the rest of world a glimpse on what life there is like. And what better way to capture it all than through Instagram?
One of the most popular accounts belongs to David Guttenfelder, AP's chief photographer in Asia who was in North Korea for the past week. Guttenfelder has apparently been visiting since 2000, but this is the first time he's taking geotagged Instagram photos of the place. As he writes on his blog:
One of the most popular accounts belongs to David Guttenfelder, AP's chief photographer in Asia who was in North Korea for the past week. Guttenfelder has apparently been visiting since 2000, but this is the first time he's taking geotagged Instagram photos of the place. As he writes on his blog:
Fast forward to this week when North Korea's mobile phone service provider Koryolink announced that all foreigners visiting North Korea will be allowed to bring in their phones and connect to the internet on the DPRK's 3G network.
It's a powerful way to connect directly with the outside world from one of the most isolated countries on earth. The window on to North Korea has been opened a small crack.
Meanwhile for all North Koreans, who will not be allowed access to the same service, the window remains firmly shut.
Check out the full set over at Gettenfelder's account.It's a powerful way to connect directly with the outside world from one of the most isolated countries on earth. The window on to North Korea has been opened a small crack.
Meanwhile for all North Koreans, who will not be allowed access to the same service, the window remains firmly shut.
