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A customs officer will pull up every single photo on a PC. They will scroll quickly through the thumbnails. If they see a blurry photo of a soldier, a power line blocking a statue, or a picture of a foreigner giving a thumbs up next to a sad local—

Through the Lens of the Hermit Kingdom: What You Need to Know About the "NK Camera" nk camera

Because the juxtaposition is unreal. You will see a pristine, empty highway in a Lexus, with a farmer pulling a cart by hand in the background. That shot is gold—and you need a good sensor to capture it. A customs officer will pull up every single photo on a PC

When you think of travel photography, you usually think of sunsets, street food, and candid smiles. But when I booked my trip to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), I knew my camera was going to be more than just a tool—it was going to be a potential liability. You will see a pristine, empty highway in

The first rule of the "NK Camera" is that you are never a solo journalist. You are a tourist. Your guides are watching not to harass you, but to protect the narrative. You can take photos of 99% of what you see—but that 1% will get you in trouble.

October 26, 2023 Author: Nomadic Null

One of the most common questions I get after visiting Pyongyang is: "What is the deal with the NK camera? Can you take pictures? Will they take your gear?"