Happy New Year
from Koryo Studio

A girl from Pyongyang is volunteering to work in Taedoksan, an area known for its livestock, and made famous after a visit by the leader Kim Il Sung.

The elimination of differences between the countryside and the city, as well as class distinctions, is a regular trope in North Korean literature and film.

High school or university graduates volunteer in groups to work in Shock Brigades. These are a rite of passage for many young people entering the adult world and give them a chance to travel, engage in work with their friends and peers in different parts of the country, to help local communities and get involved in infrastructure or agricultural projects.