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Communist Country Captures

David Guttenfelder Gives a Glimpse into Daily Life in North Korea

— August 19, 2011 — Fashion
David Guttenfelder, chief Asia photographer for the Associated Press, captures a rare glimpse of the daily life in North Korea. Earlier this year Charlie Crane's Pyongyang Series was brought to our attention as well. Crane took the time to also relate the difficulty media had in accessing this secretive city, not to mention how guarded North Korea's government remained even after inviting him and his colleagues into their country.

David Guttenfelder, accompanied by Jean H. Lee, AP bureau chief in Seoul, visited familiar sites accompanied by government minders. David Guttenfelder and Jean H. Lee were also able to travel into the countryside, getting a much more in-depth look into this communist culture than most photographers and journalists have.

Expansively candid, David Guttenfelder managed to gain some interesting insight through his photos.
Trend Themes
1. Daily Life in North Korea - Capturing and sharing images of daily life in North Korea can disrupt preconceived notions and shed light on a secretive society.
2. Photography in Restricted Areas - Exploring ways to capture and document restricted areas like North Korea can lead to disruptive innovations in photography and storytelling.
3. Gaining Access to Secretive Destinations - Developing methods to gain access and explore secretive destinations can open up opportunities for disruptive travel experiences and cultural understanding.
Industry Implications
1. Media and Journalism - Utilizing innovative approaches to report from restrictive countries like North Korea can revolutionize media and journalism, enabling better access to information.
2. Tourism and Travel - Creating unique and immersive travel experiences in secretive destinations can disrupt the tourism industry, offering new perspectives and cultural exchanges.
3. Visual Arts and Photography - Exploring and documenting restricted areas through photography can drive disruptive innovations in visual arts, challenging traditional narratives and perceptions.
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