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Few of us had ever had a tour of Pyongyang, unlike other popular destinations such as Paris or Barcelone, but the elusive capital city of North Korea is open to all in one sense, thanks to the filmmaking talents of JT Singh and Rob Whitworth who blend a combination of timelapse, slow motion and acceleration to give us a peek.

North Korea was the last country seemingly immune to change—but no longer. Recent years have witnessed mobile phone penetration, a surge in tourists, and even a marathon. Numerous special economic zones have been launched in cooperation with China, Russia, and South Korea, with railways planned linking all countries in the region. “Enter Pyongyang” captures not just the city, but this dynamism and sense of potential.

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Opening the doors to North Korea.