N. Koreans in Pyongyang get fashion-conscious

Associated Press
Wong Maye-E 15 hours ago
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    In this Aug. 30, 2014 photo, a North Korean woman walks along the Taedong River in Pyongyang, North Korea. Most North Koreans remain too poor to think much about fashion, and the country in general maintains a deep-rooted resistance to outside influences. But in Pyongyang, where the standard of living is relatively high, clothes and styles have been changing in recent years - slowly and in a limited way, but more than many outsiders might think.(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

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    Most North Koreans remain too poor to think much about fashion, and the country in general maintains a deep-rooted resistance to outside influences. But in Pyongyang, where the standard of living is relatively high, clothes and styles have been changing in recent years — slowly and in a limited way, but more than many outsiders might think. (AP)

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