3. Public Execution Grounds

In this chilling image, an empty field marked with wooden stakes reveals one of North Korea’s public execution sites. These grounds are used for state-enforced spectacles, where citizens are forced to watch. Captured by a defector, the photo caused outrage internationally. While many had heard rumors of such practices, seeing the actual location made the horror undeniable. It exposed a brutal justice system rooted in fear and control—a stark contrast to the state’s claims of social harmony.

4. A Fake Supermarket in Pyongyang

This odd photo shows a clean, well-stocked supermarket—but look closer. The goods are all for display. Nothing is for sale. This “store” is often shown to tourists as proof of a thriving economy. But insiders confirm it’s just for show. The image was captured by someone who noticed no one was shopping, and some packages were clearly empty. When this photo surfaced, it revealed the regime’s elaborate efforts to fake prosperity for foreign eyes.