Bronze / 2024 / Book / People

North Korea: The People’s Paradise

  • Prize
    Bronze in Book/People
  • Photographer
    Tariq Zaidi, United Kingdom
  • Studio
    Kehrer Verlag
  • Website

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.

www.tariqzaidi.com