Pictured on the side of the previous picture. Elderly people sitting in line. October 2007, in Rangrang District, Pyongyang. Taken by Lee Joon (ASIAPRESS)
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Old women are seen collecting empty glass bottles and plastic bottles. Since recycling is widely practiced in North Korea, the elderly can also earn a small amount of cash from collecting recyclables.
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