This is a photograph of a woman sweeping the streets under the watchful eye of a soldier. In North Korea. A photographer truly risked his life to publish these photos. You are NOT authorized to publish photographs of certain actions taking place in North Korea or of places in the country that the dictator deems forbidden.
Car ownership is rare on North Korean streets.
Despite the large cities, most of the inhabitants live in rural areas and work as farmers. Many live in poverty. In fact, the city's "buildings" are just a facade, and no one truly lives there.
More and more empty buildings.
Many roads aren't even paved. Road maintenance is rare!