The Struggles of Bicycle Commuting in Rural North Korea

In the remote parts of North Korea, bicycles serve as the primary mode of transportation. Due to the scarcity of cars and public transport, people endure long bicycle rides to work, followed by arduous labor in the fields, underlining a cycle of intense physical strain without much respite.

The image of two individuals sharing a single bicycle, including an elderly woman, underscores the extreme challenges faced in their daily lives. This situation raises questions about their ability to manage everyday tasks and highlights the pervasive hardships encountered by the average North Korean.