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Ovakve fotke dosad niste vidjeli: Ušao u Sjevernu Koreju i snimio život u diktaturi

G.Ba
07:22, 24. kolovoza 2015.
Ovakve fotke dosad niste vidjeli: Ušao u Sjevernu Koreju i snimio život u diktaturi

Foto: Instagram

AMERIČKI turist Taylor Pemberton proveo je samo četiri dana u Sjevernoj Koreji, no to mu je bilo dovoljno da snimi fotografije koje daju barem mali uvid u tu zatvorenu zemlju.

Njegov posjet bio je strogo kontroliran, što ne čudi jer ne dolazi svakog dana Amerikanac u Sjevernu Koreju.

 

On the flight over to North Korea, you're able to already sense the extreme devotion and dedication to the late Kim Il-Sung. Even though Il-Sung hasn't been alive since the 90s, the DPRK inhabitants consider him their president and outright great leader. When traveling through various cities, his presence and lineage is on constant display, with many residents proudly displaying pins on their clothing and with various monuments at popular transit points. It's difficult to find a representation of Il-Sung or his family that hasn't been artificially fabricated, and most of the history we discussed contained precomposed images to support various historical references. It was clear that no matter what, you pay respect to the great leader and to his rich family history that exists in North Korea today. #contrateur

Fotografiju objavljuje Taylor Pemberton (@pemberton)

Raspored događanja i obilazaka bio je unaprijed određen, a iz hotela nije smio izaći bez službenika koji ga je pratio u svakom trenutku. No kad službenik nije gledao, 26-godišnji Pemberton iz Minneapolisa je uspio snimiti nekoliko fotografija koje je objavio na Instagramu.

Nakon objavljivanja njegove su fotografije izazvale veliku pozornost, a o njemu piše velik broj svjetskih medija.

Opisao je da ulazak u Sjevernu Koreju nije bio nikakav problem, u Pekingu je dobio turističku vizu i to je bilo to.

Veći problem imao je sam sa sobom, jer nije bio siguran koliko je moralno ispravno ostavljati novac zemlji koja se nalazi pod diktaturom koju on ne podržava.

Osim toga, nije mu bilo svejedno kad mu je službenik koji ga je pratio odredio u koje će vrijeme ići u krevet, ali nije mu bilo lako ni objasniti lokalnom stanovništvu što je to internet. Mnogi od njih tek su tada prvi put čuli tu riječ. 

Naglasio je da je zabranjeno snimati vojsku, a on je u jednom trenutku želio snimiti ogromni spomenik Kim Il-Sunga i Kim Jong- ila te nije primijetio da se ispred njega nalaze vojnici. Fotografiju je objavio na Instagramu, pojašnjavajući da je to zabranjeno, no da je želio dati uvid u život u Sjevernoj Koreji.

 

North Korea considers itself a self-reliant socialist state. One of the benefits, they proclaim, is the subsidizing of core necessities: housing, healthcare, education, food, general commodities, etc. One of the things I noticed right away is that clothing choices appear standardized. Men generally wear slacks, dress shoes, and collared shirts. There are no consumer brands, no logos, no advertisements. There is most definitely nothing provocative or alluring worn or presented in public. It reminded me of simpler times, perhaps the early 20th century (minus the hats). After asking about this, I was told there are very few options to choose from, almost a ’rationing’ of sorts. It was tough to get a clear answer, and I think the mere curiosity seemed confusing to begin with. One thing you can always expect to see, however, is the pin displayed near the breast pocket… this time, a dual representation of Kim Il-Sung and Kim Jong-Il. #contrateur

Fotografiju objavljuje Taylor Pemberton (@pemberton)

 

North Korea has no internet, no television, no free information. This is the only public news I saw in Pyongyang, where each headline and each image is a tribute to the DPRK and great leader. It's difficult to wrap your head around the sheer magnitude this imposes for an ecosystem and it's people. Want to openly make art? Want to free listen to music, or watch films? Want to create or learn anything outside the constructs of formal structure? Sorry, not possible. Even something as trivial as Instagram has had a huge impact on my ability to grow creatively. I'm able to practice the art of photography and documentary. I can be inspired by people I've never met. I feel the competition, the pressure to keep growing and exploring. I don't know where I'd be without the accessibility of free information. I grew up on the Internet. I've formed my own conclusions. And for that, I feel very grateful. #contrateur

Fotografiju objavljuje Taylor Pemberton (@pemberton)

 

The Pyongyang Times. This just in: BROCCOLI 🙊 📰 #extraextra #contrateur

Fotografiju objavljuje Taylor Pemberton (@pemberton)

 

Before I go any further, I feel it’s important to preface the content I’m about to share. With a country/topic like North Korea, I’d like to be as honest with my observations as possible. Many people have asked me how you gain access to a country that is so restricted. It’s pretty easy, even as an American. What you’ll need is simply time and money. This image is the visa that I was granted about a week before my flight. I flew from Beijing to Pyongyang, while non-Americans were able to cross the border from Dandong by rail. I got this visa because I applied via the various tourism companies that service North Korea. My trip was 4 days, and we had two guides: one male, one female. It’s also important to note that you are NOT able to roam free at any given time. You follow a strict itinerary and you are on a tight schedule to see what North Korea allows. You stay in a hotel that is isolated on an island, and you are strictly informed when it is okay/not okay to take photos. However! with thousands of visitors each year, the fabric loosens, and that’s where things start to get interesting. You're able to witness the the imperfections, the infinite nuances... the hiccups that reveal why some foreigners have become so obsessed and return year after year to live with what exists behind the curtain. I’ll admit, it was a tough decision to fork over the money to travel to North Korea. There are serious things to consider, not all of which I’m comfortable supporting. I've been debating this trip for over 9 months, and it wasn’t until 4 weeks ago that I finally pulled the trigger. The flight in from Beijing was short, and when we touched down in Pyongyang, I was nervous. In fact, I don’t think I was ever fully at ease. I’m not by any means the first to visit North Korea. There were other foreigners all visiting Pyongyang when I was there. I was lucky to get paired with an insightful and intelligent group of 6 other travelers, ranging from 25 to 71 years old. My family was worried, so were my friends, but I went because the DPRK is so complicated. It was ultimately a tough decision, but one that was so so worth it. #contrateur

Fotografiju objavljuje Taylor Pemberton (@pemberton)

 

Hospitality is taken very seriously in North Korea. The Yanggakdo hotel is perfectly staffed with a wide array of workers to always suit your needs. Food is plentiful, rooms are tidy, the entire presentation feels very grandeur. Since you can't leave the hotel, you have several amenities that exist throughout the building: various shops, a casino, several restaurants, a bowling alley, a billiards room, a karaoke room, ping pong, and more. This shot was taken at the rooftop restaurant, which is a 360 degree panorama room that slowly rotates during open hours. This was a popular hangout spot where we'd drink beer and enjoy each others company, particularly favorable since everything felt so eccentric and retro. #contrateur

Fotografiju objavljuje Taylor Pemberton (@pemberton)

 

As I mentioned before, you're only supposed to see what North Korea allows. 😏 #contrateur

Fotografiju objavljuje Taylor Pemberton (@pemberton)

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