Society / Economy

＜Photo Report on N.Korea＞ Experiencing the Lives of Ordinary People, “Sobicha“ (service car)

2016.11.24

Being squeezed, a security force (Policeman) grimaces. Taken by Paek Hyang in Yanggang Province on October 2013. (ASIAPRESS)

Being squeezed, a security force (Policeman) grimaces. Taken by Paek Hyang in Yanggang Province on October 2013. (ASIAPRESS)

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It is not rare to see a military truck as a ‘Sobicha.’ It is namely a side business of military. Taken by Paek Hyang in Pyongsung City of South Pyongan Province on March 2013. (ASIAPRESS)

It is not rare to see a military truck as a ‘Sobicha.’ It is namely a side business of military. Taken by Paek Hyang in Pyongsung City of South Pyongan Province on March 2013. (ASIAPRESS)

It is the same congestion as that in a Japanese subway on rush hour. There is worry that passengers may fall off from the truck by jolting. Taken by Paek Hyang in Yanggang Province on October 2013. (ASIAPRESS)

It is the same congestion as that in a Japanese subway on rush hour. There is worry that passengers may fall off from the truck by jolting. Taken by Paek Hyang in Yanggang Province on October 2013. (ASIAPRESS)

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