AMERIČKI turist Taylor Pemberton proveo je samo četiri dana u Sjevernoj Koreji, no to mu je bilo dovoljno da snimi fotografije koje daju barem mali uvid u tu zatvorenu zemlju.

Njegov posjet bio je strogo kontroliran, što ne čudi jer ne dolazi svakog dana Amerikanac u Sjevernu Koreju.

My perspective into North Korea is only one small version of what exists. I want to encourage a wider opportunity to view the complexity in this country and hope to reveal a fair picture that swings both ways. I just learned about @furqanrai who also was in NK while I was there. Peep his stuff, some really nice and different shots! #contrateur

Fotografiju objavljuje Taylor Pemberton (@pemberton) Kol 23, 2015 u 10:00 PDT

Raspored događanja i obilazaka bio je unaprijed određen, a iz hotela nije smio izaći bez službenika koji ga je pratio u svakom trenutku. No kad službenik nije gledao, 26-godišnji Pemberton iz Minneapolisa je uspio snimiti nekoliko fotografija koje je objavio na Instagramu.

Pyongyang train station. I arrived at the airport and was instantly escorted to meet up with my group that had arrived from Dandong, China. Since I'm American, I had to fly into North Korea, a reason I'm still not 100% sure of. This building is pretty spectacular, inside and out, and is the central railway hub for connecting Pyongyang other towns that lie on the outskirts. #contrateur

Fotografiju objavljuje Taylor Pemberton (@pemberton) Kol 22, 2015 u 5:10 PDT

Nakon objavljivanja njegove su fotografije izazvale veliku pozornost, a o njemu piše velik broj svjetskih medija.

Opisao je da ulazak u Sjevernu Koreju nije bio nikakav problem, u Pekingu je dobio turističku vizu i to je bilo to.

Hospitality is taken very seriously in North Korea. The Yanggakdo hotel is perfectly staffed with a wide array of workers to always suit your needs. Food is plentiful, rooms are tidy, the entire presentation feels very grandeur. Since you can't leave the hotel, you have several amenities that exist throughout the building: various shops, a casino, several restaurants, a bowling alley, a billiards room, a karaoke room, ping pong, and more. This shot was taken at the rooftop restaurant, which is a 360 degree panorama room that slowly rotates during open hours. This was a popular hangout spot where we'd drink beer and enjoy each others company, particularly favorable since everything felt so eccentric and retro. #contrateur

Fotografiju objavljuje Taylor Pemberton (@pemberton) Kol 21, 2015 u 7:22 PDT

Veći problem imao je sam sa sobom, jer nije bio siguran koliko je moralno ispravno ostavljati novac zemlji koja se nalazi pod diktaturom koju on ne podržava.

Osim toga, nije mu bilo svejedno kad mu je službenik koji ga je pratio odredio u koje će vrijeme ići u krevet, ali nije mu bilo lako ni objasniti lokalnom stanovništvu što je to internet. Mnogi od njih tek su tada prvi put čuli tu riječ.

Pyongyang metro, 100 meters deep under the earth. This was a fascinating place to visit, not only because the opulent imagery, but because you had the opportunity to be in a contained space with the Pyongyang locals - North Korea's ultra-privileged. #contrateur

Fotografiju objavljuje Taylor Pemberton (@pemberton) Kol 20, 2015 u 6:11 PDT

Naglasio je da je zabranjeno snimati vojsku, a on je u jednom trenutku želio snimiti ogromni spomenik Kim Il-Sunga i Kim Jong- ila te nije primijetio da se ispred njega nalaze vojnici. Fotografiju je objavio na Instagramu, pojašnjavajući da je to zabranjeno, no da je želio dati uvid u život u Sjevernoj Koreji.