Physical map
Caption: This is a North Korea Physical Map. First, it shows the location of North Korea, between China and South Korea. Second, it shows the major cities’ location of North Korea on the map. Third, it shows the geographical features of North Korea, on this map, we can easily figure out the mountains and valleys. Citation: North Korea Physical Map. (n.d.). Retrieved January 31, 2017, from http://www.mapsofworld.com/physical-map/north-korea-physical-map.html |
Physical map
Caption: This maps shows the climate in winter and summer of North Korea, from this map, we can know that the big climate difference in each period. The winter season is from December to February, it is long and cold. The temperature in south is about 20F and in northern interior is -10F. The summer is from June to September, it is warm and the temperature usually above the upper 60s F. Citation: E. (2014, May 13). Korean Weather Map. Retrieved January 31, 2017, from http://www.exploringkorea.com/korean-weather/ |
Cultural regions
Caption: This map shows the border of North Korea and South Korea. Korea was a whole country, but during the World War II, because of the different policy, they separate into two parts. And on this map, we can see the demilitarized zone which build by these two country near the border lines. Citation: The border between South and North Korea. (2015, November 19). Retrieved January 31, 2017, from https://www.scenesofreason.com/north-korea-explained/ |
Landscape-people
Caption: This picture shows North Korea farmers carrying supplies on foot. From this picture, we can see that there are no branches of trees on the ground. Everything is collected for food or fuel or animal food, almost nothing is left for the soil. Also, from this picture we can see the living environment of the farmers, according to their clothes, the living quality is low. They must need to work hard everyday to collect supplies in order to make out a living. Citation: Inside North Korea’s Environmental Collapse. (n.d.). Retrieved January 31, 2017, from http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/next/nature/inside-north-koreas-environmental-collapse/www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/next/nature/inside-north-koreas-environmental-collapse/ |
Landscape--people
Caption: This picture shows the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un seen shaking hands with troops. According to this picture, we can see that Kim Jong-un has high reputation and is supported by the troops. If we read about the Kim Jong-un's family history, we can easily find out that his grandfather was the founder of North Korea, that's why North Korean people support his family. Citation: H. (2013, November 11). North Korea 'Publicly Executes 80 People for Watching South Korean TV Shows' Retrieved January 31, 2017, from http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/north-korea-execution-kim-jongun-pyongyang-seoul-521163 |
Landscape--people
Caption: I found this picture on a Chinese website. The woman in this picture is a North Korean defector. She did not make it and the North Korean soldiers putted her into the jail and forced her kill her baby. In the jail, she can not gain any food and from the picture we can see that she is thin and weak, and chronic malnutrition. She showed that how North Korean government treat the defectors. Citation: 联合国调查朝鲜人权状况:母亲被迫杀自己的婴儿(图). (n.d.). Retrieved January 31, 2017, from http://m.sohu.com/n/384708904/ |
Landscape--people
Caption: This picture shows the North Korean children sing for tourists. We can see that they wear the traditional Korean clothes, in order to show their culture to the tourists. Also, according to the picture, we can see kids' standing posture is very formal, it shows that the organizer treat this occasion really serious. Citation: NK NEWS BRIEF | May 17, 2014. (2015, April 07). Retrieved January 31, 2017, from http://www.libertyinnorthkorea.org/nk-news-brief-may-17-2014/www.libertyinnorthkorea.org/nk-news-brief-may-17-2014/ |
Landscape--people
Caption: This is a picture about North Korean street. We can saw that there are some people walking on the street. But this picture also shows the economic in North Korea, we can see people's clothes are outdated. Although the street is very clean, we can directly see the old bus and buildings. Citation: SEO Recommendations. (n.d.). Retrieved January 31, 2017, from http://keywordsuggest.org/gallery/289045.html |
Landscape--Physical
Caption: This is a North Korean landscape with a tree-lined road. It is a beautiful plain with fresh air. Also from this picture, we can see that there are lots of trees and grass. Citation: North Korean landscape with a tree-lined road by Brian McMorrow. (n.d.). Retrieved February 01, 2017, from http://www.pbase.com/bmcmorrow/image/116408907 |
Landscape--Physical
Caption: This pyramid-shaped Ryugyong Hotel is located in North Korea’s capital city. From the picture, we can see that it is very spectacularity. It has five revolving restaurants, a spa, business center, ballroom, shops and even an artistic center at the base with a theater and cinema. Citation: H. (2012, December 19). One Year After Kim Jong-il's Death, North Korea Dabbles In 5-Star Luxuries. Retrieved February 01, 2017, from http://www.ibtimes.com/one-year-after-kim-jong-ils-death-north-korea-dabbles-5-star-luxuries-925715 |
Landscape--Physical
Caption: This is a picture of Pyongyang government building, which decorated with flags, images of the leaders, and propaganda-style messages in Korean, which located in the heart of the capital. Citation: North Korea photos: Images from isolation. (2015, April 15). Retrieved February 01, 2017, from http://www.timetravelturtle.com/2012/11/north-korea-photos-pyongyang/ |
Landscape--Physical
Caption: This is Mansu Park in North Korea, I really like this picture. The park was so clean the sunset is pretty beautiful. Citation: 30 Best Panoramas of North Korea. (2016, April 19). Retrieved February 01, 2017, from http://reubenteo.com/2015/04/30-best-panoramas-of-north-korea/ |
Landscape--Physical
Caption: Mt. Myohyang is famous for not only its scenic beauty but many relics showing the time-honoured history and culture of the North Korean people. Citation: First ever camping trip permits westren tourists to explore scenic North Korean Mountains. (2014, June 19). Retrieved February 01, 2017, from http://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/first-ever-camping-trip-permits-westren-tourists-explore-scenic-north-korean-mountains/ |