Retro DPRK endeavours to capture the lost memories of the DPRK -- Souvenirs of the "People's Paradise" www.6park.com
From 1945 until the fall of the USSR, only a small number of foreign guests were welcomed to visit the DPRK (North Korea), with the majority of visitors arriving from Communist bloc or non-aligned nations. Distant memories and scattered tourist snapshots aside, few archives remain of this fascinating time. Retro DPRK showcases the artifacts of this era. www.6park.com
The project is curated by Christopher Graper, who in his role as Tour Leader and Canadian Rep for Koryo Tours travels regularly to the DPRK introducing foreign guests to the country and it's story. A student of philosophy with a keen interest in the history and social reality of the DPRK, Christopher is also interested more generally Urbex and travel to destinations of forgotten beauty. www.6park.com