In network published rare photos of the life in North Korea

American traveller Taylor Pemberton spent four days touring the East Asian country and captured remarkable snapshots of day-to-day life under the dictatorship of Kim Jong-un.

The 26-year-old, from Minnesota, wanted to offer a look at the life of North Koreans in the capital Pyongyang.

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Access to Instagram has been blocked in North Korea since earlier this summer, but Mr Pemberton was able to share his snaps after he departed.

Far from the grainy shots that usually leak out of the country, Mr Pemberton's snaps show a  look at life in the bizarre hermit kingdom.

Arc of Triumph

Mansudae Hill

Amusement park

Mansudae Hill

Modern architecture

Propaganda

Subway entrance

New Dubai

Stadium

Street view

Modern architecture

Wedding day

Street view

Propaganda

Street view

Traffic girl

Street view