North Korea: The People’s Paradise


  • Photographer
    TARIQ ZAIDI
  • Prize
    1st Place / Book/Documentary
  • Jury Top 5 Selection

    William Snyder Working in N Korea is no easy feat. I've seen several essays on the subject and this is one of better ones that really show us some nice moments = especially considering the circumstances.

  • Date of Photograph
    Images made in 2017-2018. Book Published November 2023.

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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