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People carry umbrellas as they walk past a department store, Saturday, July 25, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. The rainy season in North Korea usually lasts through the month of July. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

People carry umbrellas as they walk past a department store, Saturday, July 25, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. The rainy season in North Korea usually lasts through the month of July. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




North Korean school children walk past an apartment complex, Tuesday, May 5, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea is trying to increase the number of residential buildings in the country's capital. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

North Korean school children walk past an apartment complex, Tuesday, May 5, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea is trying to increase the number of residential buildings in the country's capital. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




A school boy stands atop a rock and watches his friends wash their hands and face with water from a pond at the Moranbong or Moran Hill, Sunday, May 10, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. The Moran Hill is a popular place for North Koreans to spend their weekends and holidays with family and friends. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

A school boy stands atop a rock and watches his friends wash their hands and face with water from a pond at the Moranbong or Moran Hill, Sunday, May 10, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. The Moran Hill is a popular place for North Koreans to spend their weekends and holidays with family and friends. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




In this June 24, 2015, photo, people walk between corn fields in South Hwanghae, North Korea. There has been almost no rain in this part of the country, according to farmers and local officials interviewed by The Associated Press. While the situation in the area that the AP visited looks grim, it is unclear how severe the drought is in the rest of the country. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

In this June 24, 2015, photo, people walk between corn fields in South Hwanghae, North Korea. There has been almost no rain in this part of the country, according to farmers and local officials interviewed by The Associated Press. While the situation in the area that the AP visited looks grim, it is unclear how severe the drought is in the rest of the country. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




Portraits of the late North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung, left, and Kim Jong Il, right, glow on the facade of a building as dusk descends upon Pyongyang, North Korea, Friday, May 8, 2015. In Pyongyang, commercial advertisements are rarely seen in public, but portraits of the late leaders and propaganda slogans are a common sight on buildings and along the streets. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

Portraits of the late North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung, left, and Kim Jong Il, right, glow on the facade of a building as dusk descends upon Pyongyang, North Korea, Friday, May 8, 2015. In Pyongyang, commercial advertisements are rarely seen in public, but portraits of the late leaders and propaganda slogans are a common sight on buildings and along the streets. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




North Koreans look at paintings on display, Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. The art exhibition comprised of works by different local artists on the life of North Koreans during the Japanese occupation and before their country's liberation from the Korean War. North Korea celebrates its 62nd year anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War on July 27. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

North Koreans look at paintings on display, Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. The art exhibition comprised of works by different local artists on the life of North Koreans during the Japanese occupation and before their country's liberation from the Korean War. North Korea celebrates its 62nd year anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War on July 27. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




North Korean school boys look at paintings on display, Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

North Korean school boys look at paintings on display, Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




Sin Ji Ye, 9, left, An Rye Jong, 10, center, and Kim Ye Yon, 8, right, who all want to grow up to become professional singers, attend a singing class which they have been taking for two, four and one year respectively, Thursday, May 7, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea. The Pyongyang School Children's Palace, which opened in 1963 is a place where talented school children go to learn extra curricular activities, and is also one of the places that tourists visit while in Pyongyang. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

Sin Ji Ye, 9, left, An Rye Jong, 10, center, and Kim Ye Yon, 8, right, who all want to grow up to become professional singers, attend a singing class which they have been taking for two, four and one year respectively, Thursday, May 7, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea. The Pyongyang School Children's Palace, which opened in 1963 is a place where talented school children go to learn extra curricular activities, and is also one of the places that tourists visit while in Pyongyang. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




School children practice a song during their guitar class, Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

School children practice a song during their guitar class, Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




Portraits of the late North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung, left, and Kim Jong Il, right, hang in a classroom where school girls take music lessons, Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

Portraits of the late North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung, left, and Kim Jong Il, right, hang in a classroom where school girls take music lessons, Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




School girls perform a song during an accordion class, Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

School girls perform a song during an accordion class, Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




School girls study their own expressions in the mirror during a singing class, Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

School girls study their own expressions in the mirror during a singing class, Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




School girls bow after performing a song while others work on their expressions in the mirror during a singing class, Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

School girls bow after performing a song while others work on their expressions in the mirror during a singing class, Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




In this Tuesday, May 5, 2015, photo, a man uses his smartphone in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korean officials have unveiled a mobile-friendly online shopping site. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

In this Tuesday, May 5, 2015, photo, a man uses his smartphone in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korean officials have unveiled a mobile-friendly online shopping site. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




In this April 22, 2015, image taken from APTN, a man uses his smartphone to demonstrate how to use North Korea's new online shopping site,. North Korean officials have unveiled a mobile-friendly online shopping site that could give the nation its first taste of what many around the world have long seen as a mundane fact of modern life and provide local consumers with a rare opportunity to shop around for the best bargains. (Photo by AP Photo/APTN)

In this April 22, 2015, image taken from APTN, a man uses his smartphone to demonstrate how to use North Korea's new online shopping site,. North Korean officials have unveiled a mobile-friendly online shopping site that could give the nation its first taste of what many around the world have long seen as a mundane fact of modern life and provide local consumers with a rare opportunity to shop around for the best bargains. (Photo by AP Photo/APTN)




A school girl concentrates on her embroidery work during a sewing class, in a room decorated with finished pieces of work, Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

A school girl concentrates on her embroidery work during a sewing class, in a room decorated with finished pieces of work, Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




Students participate in a mass dance in front of a mural of the late North Korean leader Kim Il Sung delivering a speech, Monday, July 27, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea as part of celebrations for the 62nd anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

Students participate in a mass dance in front of a mural of the late North Korean leader Kim Il Sung delivering a speech, Monday, July 27, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea as part of celebrations for the 62nd anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




North Koreans bow in front of bronze statues of the late leaders Kim Il Sung, left, and Kim Jong Il at Munsu Hill, Monday, July 27, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

North Koreans bow in front of bronze statues of the late leaders Kim Il Sung, left, and Kim Jong Il at Munsu Hill, Monday, July 27, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




North Koreans wait in line for a city trolley, Monday, May 4, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea. The city trolley is one of the more common modes of public transportation used by commuters to get around the city. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

North Koreans wait in line for a city trolley, Monday, May 4, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea. The city trolley is one of the more common modes of public transportation used by commuters to get around the city. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




Elderly North Koreans watch as others dance at the Moranbong or Moran Hill, Sunday, May 10, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. The Moran Hill is a popular place for North Koreans to spend their weekends and holidays with family and friends. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

Elderly North Koreans watch as others dance at the Moranbong or Moran Hill, Sunday, May 10, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. The Moran Hill is a popular place for North Koreans to spend their weekends and holidays with family and friends. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




A man and woman carry their bicycle through farm fields, Saturday, July 25, 2015, in Pyongsong, North Korea. North Korea may be facing a poor harvest and possible food shortages due to unusually light rainfall in some parts of the country so far this year. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

A man and woman carry their bicycle through farm fields, Saturday, July 25, 2015, in Pyongsong, North Korea. North Korea may be facing a poor harvest and possible food shortages due to unusually light rainfall in some parts of the country so far this year. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




North Koreans gather in front of a portrait of their late leader Kim Il Sung, left,  and Kim Jong Il, right, paying respects to their late leader Kim Jong Il, to mark the third anniversary of his death, Wednesday December 17, 2014 at Pyong Chon District in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea marked the end of a three-year mourning period for the late leader Kim Jong Il on Wednesday, opening the way for his son, Kim Jong Un, to put a more personal stamp on the way the country is run. (Photo by Kim Kwang Hyon/AP Photo)

North Koreans gather in front of a portrait of their late leader Kim Il Sung, left, and Kim Jong Il, right, paying respects to their late leader Kim Jong Il, to mark the third anniversary of his death, Wednesday December 17, 2014 at Pyong Chon District in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea marked the end of a three-year mourning period for the late leader Kim Jong Il on Wednesday, opening the way for his son, Kim Jong Un, to put a more personal stamp on the way the country is run. (Photo by Kim Kwang Hyon/AP Photo)




A lady waits in the rain, outside a restaurant, Saturday, July 25, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. The rainy season in North Korea usually lasts through the month of July. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

A lady waits in the rain, outside a restaurant, Saturday, July 25, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. The rainy season in North Korea usually lasts through the month of July. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




North Koreans sit in front of a structure known as the Arch of Triumph in the background, as they watch students participate in a mass dance, Monday, July 27, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea as part of celebrations for the 62nd anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

North Koreans sit in front of a structure known as the Arch of Triumph in the background, as they watch students participate in a mass dance, Monday, July 27, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea as part of celebrations for the 62nd anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




In this June 24, 2015, photo, farmers work on corn fields in South Hwanghae, North Korea. There has been almost no rain in this part of the country, according to farmers and local officials interviewed by The Associated Press. While the situation in the area that the AP visited looks grim, it is unclear how severe the drought is in the rest of the country. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

In this June 24, 2015, photo, farmers work on corn fields in South Hwanghae, North Korea. There has been almost no rain in this part of the country, according to farmers and local officials interviewed by The Associated Press. While the situation in the area that the AP visited looks grim, it is unclear how severe the drought is in the rest of the country. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




A North Korean traffic police woman performs her duties, Monday, May 4, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

A North Korean traffic police woman performs her duties, Monday, May 4, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




Lights are switched on in occupied apartments as dusk descends in Pyongyang, North Korea on Sunday, May 10, 2015. Majority of North Koreans live in high-rise apartments in Pyongyang. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

Lights are switched on in occupied apartments as dusk descends in Pyongyang, North Korea on Sunday, May 10, 2015. Majority of North Koreans live in high-rise apartments in Pyongyang. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




North Koreans offer flowers to bronze statues (not pictured) of North Korea's late founder Kim Il Sung and late leader Kim Jong Il at Mansudae in Pyongyang, in this picture taken and provided by Kyodo December 17, 2014, to mark the third anniversary of the death of Kim Jong Il. (Photo by Reuters/Kyodo News)

North Koreans offer flowers to bronze statues (not pictured) of North Korea's late founder Kim Il Sung and late leader Kim Jong Il at Mansudae in Pyongyang, in this picture taken and provided by Kyodo December 17, 2014, to mark the third anniversary of the death of Kim Jong Il. (Photo by Reuters/Kyodo News)




North Koreans bow to bronze statues of North Korea's late founder Kim Il Sung (L) and late leader Kim Jong Il at Mansudae in Pyongyang, in this picture taken on December 16, 2014 and provided by Kyodo December 17, 2014, to mark the third death anniversary of Kim Jong Il. (Photo by Reuters/Kyodo News)

North Koreans bow to bronze statues of North Korea's late founder Kim Il Sung (L) and late leader Kim Jong Il at Mansudae in Pyongyang, in this picture taken on December 16, 2014 and provided by Kyodo December 17, 2014, to mark the third death anniversary of Kim Jong Il. (Photo by Reuters/Kyodo News)




A North Korean woman fills buckets with water after snowfall along the banks of the Yalu River, near the North Korean Sakchu County, December 17, 2014. Picture taken on the China side of the Yalu River. (Photo by Jacky Chen/Reuters)

A North Korean woman fills buckets with water after snowfall along the banks of the Yalu River, near the North Korean Sakchu County, December 17, 2014. Picture taken on the China side of the Yalu River. (Photo by Jacky Chen/Reuters)




A North Korean soldier covers his ears after snowfall along the banks of the Yalu River, near the North Korean Sakchu County, December 17, 2014. Picture taken on the China side of the Yalu River. (Photo by Jacky Chen/Reuters)

A North Korean soldier covers his ears after snowfall along the banks of the Yalu River, near the North Korean Sakchu County, December 17, 2014. Picture taken on the China side of the Yalu River. (Photo by Jacky Chen/Reuters)




North Koreans bow as they pay respects to mark the third anniversary of the death of former leader Kim Jong Il in this undated photo released December 17, 2014 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), in Pyongyang. (Photo by Reuters/KCNA)

North Koreans bow as they pay respects to mark the third anniversary of the death of former leader Kim Jong Il in this undated photo released December 17, 2014 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), in Pyongyang. (Photo by Reuters/KCNA)




North Korean youths march at Kim Il Sung Square to celebrate the anniversary of the February 8 founding of the regular revolutionary armed forces of Korea, in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang on February 8, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/KCNA)

North Korean youths march at Kim Il Sung Square to celebrate the anniversary of the February 8 founding of the regular revolutionary armed forces of Korea, in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang on February 8, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/KCNA)




Members of North Korea's Ministry of the People's Armed Forces (MPAF) dance during a celebration of the anniversary of the February 8 founding of the regular revolutionary armed forces of Korea, at an undisclosed location in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang on February 8, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/KCNA)

Members of North Korea's Ministry of the People's Armed Forces (MPAF) dance during a celebration of the anniversary of the February 8 founding of the regular revolutionary armed forces of Korea, at an undisclosed location in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang on February 8, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/KCNA)




An aerial view shows the construction of the Mirae Scientists Street in Pyongyang in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang February 15, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/KCNA)

An aerial view shows the construction of the Mirae Scientists Street in Pyongyang in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang February 15, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/KCNA)




Synchronized swimmers perform during an event to celebrate the birth anniversary of North Korea's late leader Kim Jong Il in Pyongyang February 15, 2015, in this picture provided by Kyodo. Sporting events took place in Pyongyang to celebrate a day before the anniversary of the birth of North Korea's late leader Kim Jong Il. (Photo by Reuters/Kyodo News)

Synchronized swimmers perform during an event to celebrate the birth anniversary of North Korea's late leader Kim Jong Il in Pyongyang February 15, 2015, in this picture provided by Kyodo. Sporting events took place in Pyongyang to celebrate a day before the anniversary of the birth of North Korea's late leader Kim Jong Il. (Photo by Reuters/Kyodo News)




North Korean soldiers salute as others bow to bronze statues (not pictured) of North Korea's late founder Kim Il-sung and late leader Kim Jong Il at Mansudae in Pyongyang, in this photo provided by Kyodo February 16, 2015, on the birth anniversary of North Korea's late leader, Kim Jong Il. (Photo by Reuters/Kyodo News)

North Korean soldiers salute as others bow to bronze statues (not pictured) of North Korea's late founder Kim Il-sung and late leader Kim Jong Il at Mansudae in Pyongyang, in this photo provided by Kyodo February 16, 2015, on the birth anniversary of North Korea's late leader, Kim Jong Il. (Photo by Reuters/Kyodo News)




North Koreans pay their respects at the statues of former North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung (L) and Kim Jong Il on Lunar New Year in this February 19, 2015 photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang February 19, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/KCNA)

North Koreans pay their respects at the statues of former North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung (L) and Kim Jong Il on Lunar New Year in this February 19, 2015 photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang February 19, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/KCNA)




North Koreans pay their respects at the statues of former North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il (unseen) on Lunar New Year in this February 19, 2015 photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang February 19, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/KCNA)

North Koreans pay their respects at the statues of former North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il (unseen) on Lunar New Year in this February 19, 2015 photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang February 19, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/KCNA)




North Koreans celebrate Lunar New Year in this February 19, 2015 photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang February 19, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/KCNA)

North Koreans celebrate Lunar New Year in this February 19, 2015 photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang February 19, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/KCNA)




A North Korean guards goods from China on the banks of the Yalu River, near the North Korean town of Sinuiju, opposite the Chinese border city of Dandong, April 6, 2015. (Photo by Jacky Chen/Reuters)

A North Korean guards goods from China on the banks of the Yalu River, near the North Korean town of Sinuiju, opposite the Chinese border city of Dandong, April 6, 2015. (Photo by Jacky Chen/Reuters)




A North Korean soldier looks through a pair of binoculars on the Hwanggumpyong Island, located in the middle of the Yalu River, near the North Korean town of Sinuiju, opposite the Chinese border city of Dandong, April 5, 2015. (Photo by Jacky Chen/Reuters)

A North Korean soldier looks through a pair of binoculars on the Hwanggumpyong Island, located in the middle of the Yalu River, near the North Korean town of Sinuiju, opposite the Chinese border city of Dandong, April 5, 2015. (Photo by Jacky Chen/Reuters)




North Koreans fish on the banks of the Yalu River, near the North Korean town of Sinuiju, opposite the Chinese border city of Dandong, April 5, 2015. Picture taken April 5, 2015. (Photo by Jacky Chen/Reuters)

North Koreans fish on the banks of the Yalu River, near the North Korean town of Sinuiju, opposite the Chinese border city of Dandong, April 5, 2015. Picture taken April 5, 2015. (Photo by Jacky Chen/Reuters)




A North Korean washes clothes on the banks of the Yalu River, near the North Korean town of Sinuiju, opposite the Chinese border city of Dandong, April 5, 2015. (Photo by Jacky Chen/Reuters)

A North Korean washes clothes on the banks of the Yalu River, near the North Korean town of Sinuiju, opposite the Chinese border city of Dandong, April 5, 2015. (Photo by Jacky Chen/Reuters)




A North Korean soldier stands guard on the banks of the Yalu River, near the North Korean town of Sinuiju, opposite the Chinese border city of Dandong, May 2, 2015. (Photo by Jacky Chen/Reuters)

A North Korean soldier stands guard on the banks of the Yalu River, near the North Korean town of Sinuiju, opposite the Chinese border city of Dandong, May 2, 2015. (Photo by Jacky Chen/Reuters)




North Koreans stand on the banks of the Yalu River, near the North Korean town of Sinuiju, opposite the Chinese border city of Dandong, May 2, 2015. (Photo by Jacky Chen/Reuters)

North Koreans stand on the banks of the Yalu River, near the North Korean town of Sinuiju, opposite the Chinese border city of Dandong, May 2, 2015. (Photo by Jacky Chen/Reuters)




A North Korean soldier looks south from the North side at the truce village of Panmunjom, South Korea, July 22, 2015. North Korea has erected a new, taller launch tower at its missile base, possibly in preparation for firing a long-range rocket to mark an important national anniversary in October, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported on Wednesday. (Photo by Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters)

A North Korean soldier looks south from the North side at the truce village of Panmunjom, South Korea, July 22, 2015. North Korea has erected a new, taller launch tower at its missile base, possibly in preparation for firing a long-range rocket to mark an important national anniversary in October, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported on Wednesday. (Photo by Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters)




North Korean school children and office workers make their way along a busy sidewalk, Monday, May 4, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

North Korean school children and office workers make their way along a busy sidewalk, Monday, May 4, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




North Korean commuters ride on a city trolley bus, Sunday, May 3, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

North Korean commuters ride on a city trolley bus, Sunday, May 3, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




North Koreans watch as fireworks explode, Monday, July 27, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea as part of celebrations for the 62nd anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

North Koreans watch as fireworks explode, Monday, July 27, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea as part of celebrations for the 62nd anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




North Korean soldiers watch as fireworks explode, Monday, July 27, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea as part of celebrations for the 62nd anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

North Korean soldiers watch as fireworks explode, Monday, July 27, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea as part of celebrations for the 62nd anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




A woman walks down a street under the shade of an umbrella, Saturday, May 9, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea. Umbrellas have become a popular accessory for well-heeled women in Pyongyang especially during the spring and summer. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

A woman walks down a street under the shade of an umbrella, Saturday, May 9, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea. Umbrellas have become a popular accessory for well-heeled women in Pyongyang especially during the spring and summer. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




North Korean commuters ride on a city trolley bus, Saturday, May 9, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea. The city trolley is one of the more common forms of public transportation among North Koreans living in Pyongyang. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

North Korean commuters ride on a city trolley bus, Saturday, May 9, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea. The city trolley is one of the more common forms of public transportation among North Koreans living in Pyongyang. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




Bronze statues of the late leaders Kim Il Sung, left, and Kim Jong Il tower over flower offerings at Munsu Hill, Monday, July 27, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Koreans gathered to offer flowers and pay their respects to their late leaders as part of celebrations for the 62nd anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

Bronze statues of the late leaders Kim Il Sung, left, and Kim Jong Il tower over flower offerings at Munsu Hill, Monday, July 27, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Koreans gathered to offer flowers and pay their respects to their late leaders as part of celebrations for the 62nd anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




In this September 22, 2013 file photo, North Koreans ride on an amusement park ride while watching a 3D movie at the Rungna People's Pleasure Park in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea hates the Hollywood film that revolves around the assassination of its beloved leader, but the country has had a long love affair with cinema – of its own particular styling. (Photo by David Guttenfelder/AP Photo)

In this September 22, 2013 file photo, North Koreans ride on an amusement park ride while watching a 3D movie at the Rungna People's Pleasure Park in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea hates the Hollywood film that revolves around the assassination of its beloved leader, but the country has had a long love affair with cinema – of its own particular styling. (Photo by David Guttenfelder/AP Photo)




A traffic police woman dressed in a raincoat directs traffic, Saturday, July 25, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. The rainy season in North Korea usually lasts through the month of July. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

A traffic police woman dressed in a raincoat directs traffic, Saturday, July 25, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. The rainy season in North Korea usually lasts through the month of July. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




A North Korean woman walks past a kiosk selling drinks, Tuesday, May 5, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea. Kiosks where people can buy food, drinks, toys and flowers are a common sight along the walkways in Pyongyang. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

A North Korean woman walks past a kiosk selling drinks, Tuesday, May 5, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea. Kiosks where people can buy food, drinks, toys and flowers are a common sight along the walkways in Pyongyang. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




A traffic police woman whistles at a pedestrian, Monday, July 27, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea where its citizens are having a one-day national holiday to celebrate the country's 62nd anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

A traffic police woman whistles at a pedestrian, Monday, July 27, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea where its citizens are having a one-day national holiday to celebrate the country's 62nd anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




The bronze statues of the late North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il tower over people as they watch fireworks explode, Monday, July 27, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea as part of celebrations for the 62nd anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

The bronze statues of the late North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il tower over people as they watch fireworks explode, Monday, July 27, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea as part of celebrations for the 62nd anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




In this June 24, 2015, photo, a farmer stands in front of a field in South Hwanghae, North Korea. There has been almost no rain in this part of the country, according to farmers and local officials interviewed by The Associated Press. While the situation in the area that the AP visited looks grim, it is unclear how severe the drought is in the rest of the country. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

In this June 24, 2015, photo, a farmer stands in front of a field in South Hwanghae, North Korea. There has been almost no rain in this part of the country, according to farmers and local officials interviewed by The Associated Press. While the situation in the area that the AP visited looks grim, it is unclear how severe the drought is in the rest of the country. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




School girls are silhouetted during a dance class, Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

School girls are silhouetted during a dance class, Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




Pak Sin Hyok, 16, a student of the Pyongyang University of Fine Art poses with his unfinished water-color painting of trees in the Moranbong or Moran Hill, Sunday, May 10, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. Pak has been studying art for 3-years and hopes to be a professional artist after he graduates in this course that lasts for 9-years. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

Pak Sin Hyok, 16, a student of the Pyongyang University of Fine Art poses with his unfinished water-color painting of trees in the Moranbong or Moran Hill, Sunday, May 10, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. Pak has been studying art for 3-years and hopes to be a professional artist after he graduates in this course that lasts for 9-years. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




A young boy rests on his mother at the Moranbong or Moran Hill, Sunday, May 10, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. Unlike many other countries that are celebrating Mother's Day on May 10, North Koreans celebrate Mother's Day on November 16 each year. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

A young boy rests on his mother at the Moranbong or Moran Hill, Sunday, May 10, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. Unlike many other countries that are celebrating Mother's Day on May 10, North Koreans celebrate Mother's Day on November 16 each year. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




A North Korean soldier watches as fireworks explode, Monday, July 27, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea as part of celebrations for the 62nd anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

A North Korean soldier watches as fireworks explode, Monday, July 27, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea as part of celebrations for the 62nd anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




Students participate in a mass dance in front of a mural of the late North Korean leader Kim Il Sung delivering a speech, Monday, July 27, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea as part of celebrations for the 62nd anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

Students participate in a mass dance in front of a mural of the late North Korean leader Kim Il Sung delivering a speech, Monday, July 27, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea as part of celebrations for the 62nd anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




A North Korean bride negotiates her way over rocks after posing for photos at a park, Tuesday, May 5, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea. This park which is near the People's Grand Studying House in the city of Pyongyang, is frequented by locals looking to take evening strolls, relax, read and even pose for wedding photos. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

A North Korean bride negotiates her way over rocks after posing for photos at a park, Tuesday, May 5, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea. This park which is near the People's Grand Studying House in the city of Pyongyang, is frequented by locals looking to take evening strolls, relax, read and even pose for wedding photos. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




North Koreans bow to bronze statues of the late leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il at Munsu Hill, Monday, July 27, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

North Koreans bow to bronze statues of the late leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il at Munsu Hill, Monday, July 27, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




North Koreans wait outside a popular noodle restaurant, Saturday, July 25, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

North Koreans wait outside a popular noodle restaurant, Saturday, July 25, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




North Koreans bow in front of bronze statues of the late leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il at Munsu Hill, Monday, July 27, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

North Koreans bow in front of bronze statues of the late leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il at Munsu Hill, Monday, July 27, 2015, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




A North Korean traffic policeman performs his duties, Monday, May 4, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

A North Korean traffic policeman performs his duties, Monday, May 4, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




A man looks out from the balcony of his apartment, Saturday, July 25, 2015, in Ryongsong District in northern Pyongyang, North Korea. High rise apartments are a common form of accommodation for people living in Pyongyang. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

A man looks out from the balcony of his apartment, Saturday, July 25, 2015, in Ryongsong District in northern Pyongyang, North Korea. High rise apartments are a common form of accommodation for people living in Pyongyang. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)




A portrait of the late leaders, Kim Il Sung, left, and Kim Jong Il, right, stands on a street corner as seen through a car windscreen, Monday, May 4, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)

A portrait of the late leaders, Kim Il Sung, left, and Kim Jong Il, right, stands on a street corner as seen through a car windscreen, Monday, May 4, 2015 in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo by Wong Maye-E/AP Photo)
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