This is what the streets of the capital city, Pyongyang, look like. This is one of the photos that North Korea wants the world to see. An interview from another defector who was able to smuggle photos from North Korea told Daily Mail that Pyongyang is the showcase of North Korea, so building exteriors are carefully maintained but when you take a look inside, the truth becomes apparent. Poverty in North Korea continues to be widespread.

Liberty In North Korea reported that the regime forces the citizens to participate in the maintenance of personality cults around the Kim leaders that have ruled the country for over 60 years. State media provides a constant series of myths about the Kims and lauds the sacrifices they supposedly make for the people. Most of the labor hours have to be spent idolizing the leaders as well.