Asia David Guttenfelder's Instagram images of North Korea are the first of their kind to be geographically situated from within the country. The Associated Press Chief Photographer geo-tagged each one of his posts via pictures taken with his iPod and iPhone, a tool that had never been used prior to Guttenfelder.
These geo-tagging features were applied by way of service provider Koryolink. In the past, Guttenfelder could only tag the area or place he was in by tethering his iPhone or iPod to a laptop connected to a hotspot, giving way to a time consuming process. These photos of Pyongyang were instead broadcasted instantaneously, providing a window to his journeys throughout the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Geographically Situated Social Media
- David Guttenfelder's use of geo-tagging on Instagram breaks new ground, allowing for real-time location sharing from within North Korea.
- Mobile Journalism
- Guttenfelder's use of an iPod and iPhone for photography and posting on social media highlights the potential for journalists to utilize mobile devices as powerful tools for reporting.
- Instantaneous Broadcasting
- The ability to broadcast the photos in real-time gives viewers immediate access to the happenings and experiences in North Korea.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Journalism
- The use of mobile devices and geo-tagging in reporting can revolutionize the way journalists gather and share news in challenging locations.
- Social Media
- Geographically situated social media posts offer a unique and immersive experience for users, opening up opportunities for new social media platforms and features.
- Telecommunications
- The development of efficient and reliable geo-tagging services, such as Koryolink, is crucial for capturing and sharing real-time content from remote or restricted areas.
