Rare Video Footage from North Korea Shows Life on the Streets of Pyongyang

--------------------------------------------------------------- = Want a daily digest email featuring our latest articles? Stay updated and [subscribe here](=). ​ North Korea is imbued with an aura of mystery due to the tight restrictions that shape the life of its citizens. Even tourism is tightly controlled and the footage that makes it out is limited—especially videos depicting everyday life there. Somehow, a [rare video](=) of a bike stroll around the streets of Pyongyang has made it online, offering a peek into a regular day in the North Korean capital. A Look at Life in North Korea The video was most likely shot by two Indonesian tourists, who can be heard wondering out loud whether they are supposed to ride on the sidewalk or the main road. They also notice North Koreans staring at them, as they are foreigners. The 12-minute clip sees them traversing the streets as people walk around, likely during rush hour with people traveling to or from work. ​[Watch Revealing GoPro Footage Shot by Cyclist on Streets of Pyongyang, North Korea](​ ¢Â€Â‹ [READ IT NOW]( ​ [Become a Member of My Modern Met](=)​ Support creativity when you become a [member of My Modern Met](=). Your contribution will help us to continue our mission of spreading creativity and positivity online. Members enjoy an ad-free reading experience, a special discount towards My Modern Met Store purchases, and more. Thank you for your support! ​ Jessica Stewart Staff Writer = Thanks for subscribing to newsletters from [My Modern Met.]( To make sure our emails don’t get lost, [add us to your address book.]() UPDATE YOUR PREFERENCES: - Daily Newsletter: Whenever there is something new - Weekly Roundup: Weekly updates packaged into one convenient newsletter - Click here to change your [current preferences.]( [Unsubscribe]( | 121 Evergreen Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630