PHOTOS: North Korean Interiors

On January 16, 2016 by Tim Newman
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I found a Tumblr the other day that posts photos of the interiors of North Korean buildings. These Soviet-inspired oddities are a work of silky softness in one of the least silky and soft countries on...

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Do-Ho Suh: Another Innovative South Korean Artist

On April 1, 2015 by Tim Newman
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Do-Ho Suh (hangul:서도호, born 1962) is a Korean sculptor and installation artist. The modern world of South Korean art seems to scream “gargantuan” at the moment. I’m sure there are plenty of artists...

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Seung Mo Park Makes Portraits From Wire Mesh And They’re A Little Bit Good

On April 1, 2015 by Tim Newman
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Seung Mo Park, a South Korean artist, predominantly works with metal. He’s done some amazing bits and bobs in his time and these portraits made from wire mesh truly are incredible. Seung Mo...

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The Korean Who Fought For Japan, Germany AND Russia In WWII

On December 23, 2014 by Tim Newman
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You could easily argue that the Korean soldier Yang Kyoungjong was the luckiest and the unluckiest soldier that ever lived. He managed to find himself fighting for three different countries: Japan, Germany and...

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North Korea In Pictures

On December 5, 2014 by Tim Newman
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I’ve had a bit of a fascination with the closed state of North Korea for some time now. I’m intrigued by the mechanics of keeping an entire nation of people on their knees and in the...

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New Scientists Rest Home Opens In North Korea

On October 25, 2014 by Tim Newman
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The following pictures certainly don’t seem like they could have come out of a country that’s wracked with poverty and hunger. But I suppose it is the type of building you might expect...

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Gwanggyo Power Centre Is Going To Look Incredible

On October 9, 2014 by Tim Newman
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A Dutch architectural company called MVRDV won a competition to design Gwanggyo “Power Centre”, a brand new town in South Korea. It looks like it’s going to be a mighty impressive place to live...

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North Korea Releases Human Rights Report About Themselves

On September 17, 2014 by Tim Newman
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Last year the UN released a sweeping and damning report on North Korea’s awful human rights performance. The document was heavy in word count and detail. Painstakingly researched using North Korean visitors and defectors...

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Choi Jeong Hwa: Size & Colour In South Korea

On September 12, 2014 by Tim Newman
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Choi Jeong Hwa (61) is a South Korean artist who likes to keep himself busy; Choi Jeong must in fact be one of the most prolific artists in the entire country, if not the world....

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North Korea: The Newest Surfing Destination

On August 12, 2014 by Tim Newman
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That’s right folks, if you were wondering where to go on your next fantasy surfing trip, North Korea might be a top choice. I bet you haven’t been before have you? North Korea’s tourism bureau,...

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