North Korea: The People’s Paradise

• Prize
  Bronze in Book/People
• Photographer
  Tariq Zaidi, United Kingdom
• Date of Photograph
  Images made in 2017-2018. Book Published November 2023
• Studio
  Kehrer Verlag
• Website
  http://www.tariqzaidi.com

In January 2020, North Korea closed its borders. Even before this, documenting the country was difficult due to strict photography controls. Despite these challenges, a collection of over 100 images offers a distinctive view of North Korean society. This book, born from three years of research and photography, encourages readers to look deeper, questioning assumptions and glimpsing the fusion of tradition and modernity within the nation. It challenges stereotypes, highlighting the complex dynamics of a nation navigating its course amidst global scrutiny.

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