It's shiny and it is from CNN. So is that where my compact went? These are just some of the more unusual gifts to North Korea's leaders from various visiting dignitaries that are on show at the International Friendship Exhibition House. This, and the following images, are drawn from the gift shop DVD.
North Korea's house of gifts —
It's shiny and it is from CNN. So is that where my compact went? These are just some of the more unusual gifts to North Korea's leaders from various visiting dignitaries that are on show at the International Friendship Exhibition House. This, and the following images, are drawn from the gift shop DVD.
International Friendship House
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter's gift to Kim Jong Il in 1994 might have had another life as an oversized ashtray.
North Korea's house of gifts —
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter's gift to Kim Jong Il in 1994 might have had another life as an oversized ashtray.
International Friendship Exhibition House
A basketball signed by NBA star Michael Jordan given to Kim Il Sung in 2000 by former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.
North Korea's house of gifts —
A basketball signed by NBA star Michael Jordan given to Kim Il Sung in 2000 by former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.
International Friendship Exhibition House
The exterior of International Friendship Exhibition House in Hyangsan gives no hint as to the array of treasures contained within.
North Korea's house of gifts —
The exterior of International Friendship Exhibition House in Hyangsan gives no hint as to the array of treasures contained within.
International Friendship Exhibition House
The exterior of International Friendship Exhibition House in Hyangsan gives no hint as to the array of treasures contained within.
North Korea's house of gifts —
The exterior of International Friendship Exhibition House in Hyangsan gives no hint as to the array of treasures contained within.
International Friendship Exhibition House