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September 23, 2005

PHOTOS FROM NORTH KOREA

The following photos were taken by Megyung Chung, a Los Angeles-based Korean American community organizer who was a delegate to a humanitarian mission to Pyongyang, North Korea in August 2004. The mission was sponsored by the New York City-based Nodutdol for Korean Community Development, a non-profit organization that aims to promote the self-determination and unification of Korea through community development and grassroots organizing. Delegates were able to bring medical supplies to hospitals, witness agricultural development and learn about the education system.

September 22, 2005

THE RE-UNIFICATION ARCH

In Pyongyang, a symbol of reunification of the Korean peninsula. At the base of the structure are messages of support from various individuals, organizations and nations for re-unification and peace.
Photo by Megyung Chung.

THE HAMMER, SICKLE AND PAINTBRUSH



The hammer, sickle and paintbrush symbolize the unity of the worker, soldier and intellectual/artist.

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POLITICAL ART

Political art about the nuclear disarmanment issue.
Photo by Megyung Chung.

BUDDHIST TEMPLE

A Buddhist temple preserved near Myo Hyang Mountain.
Photo by Megyung Chung.

VIEW OF PYONGYANG

A view overlooking the city of Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea.
Photo by Megyung Chung.

BAEK DOO MOUNTAIN

Valleys and forests below the top of Baek Doo Mountain, the highest mountain peak in North Korea.
Photo by Megyung Chung.

THE GREAT LEADER

A statue honoring Kim Il Sung, the leader of North Korea from 1948 until his death in 1994, after which he was succeeded by his son Kim Jong Il. The statue is in front of the History Museum in Pyongyang.
Photo by Megyung Chung.

September 18, 2005

PYONGYANG BILLBOARD

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One of the only two billboards that exist in Pyongyang showing capital development.

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