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A journey in north korea, recounts his almost existential sojourn in what he aptly describes as a phantom city in a hermit nation, a showcase capital brimming with monuments, municipal halls, and museums, yet shockingly devoid of quotidian life. Hes in north korea to oversee an animation team, but while hes in the country, he records his everyday life, which is. Ed pdf gratis en espanol completos sin registrarse leer online pyongyang 7. This tour is supported by the cultural services of the french embassy in the united states.
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