Posted on May 27, 2014 |
Most people in North Korea travel by public transport or bicycle. Traffic is light with rare private cars, which are gifts to certain people by the government, though it has been increasing lately. The main roads are spacious and manned by traffic police in distinctive blue uniforms.
By Annie Lee
Cycling is a major form of transport in Pyongyang. There is little private car ownership. Cars are given as rewards for extraordinary service to the country, such as to athletes or officials.
by Joanna Wong
Cyclists cross a bridge over the Taedong River in Pyongyang.
by Shan Shan Kao
Many vehicles in North Korea are imported from Russia and China.
by Catherine Chen
Trams are popular in Pyongyang.
by Yupina Ng
North Koreans ride the Pyongyang metro.
by Thomas Chan
Last year, the North Korean government added 80 Chinese-made taxis to its Pyongyang fleet.
by Thomas Chan
Traffic guards in Pyongyang where distinctive blue uniforms.
by Joanna Wong
On a Sunday afternoon, North Koreans crowd the street outside the Pyongyang Metro station.
by Joanna Wong
North Koreans use a pedestrian subway in Pyongyang.
by Annie Lee
Direct flights to North Korea are only available from China, Russia and Malaysia.
by Annie Lee
There are few road signs in Pyongyang.
by Annie Lee
Even after the recent installation of a few traffic lights in Pyongyang, traffic police are stationed at nearly every intersection.
by Annie Lee
This double-decker bus in North Korea is packed.
by Crystal Tse
The metro in Pyongyang is located 100 metres underground and the escalator ride takes two minutes.
by Crystal Tse
The platform of Puhung station is decorated with propaganda artwork.
by Crystal Tse
North Korea says that hundreds of thousands ride the metro every day.
by Crystal Tse
Nearly everyone in Pyongyang cycles with suit on.
by Crystal Tse
Most traffic police seem to be female.
