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One of the most visually appealing aspects of Pyongyang’s layout is the cadre of traffic police—often young, tall, and strikingly beautiful women. Their roles encompass not only traffic management but also act as symbolic representatives of the nation, executing their duties with commanding grace.
The Military Presence
Military service permeates everyday life in North Korea, where almost every young man over 18 serves for nearly a decade. Women are required to serve until around the age of 23, contributing to one of the world’s largest military forces, where roughly one in every four citizens has military ties.