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© Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Pyongyang's latest fad: Sightseeing in ultralight airplanes
By ERIC TALMADGE PYONGYANG, North Korea©2024 GPlusMedia Inc.
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Patrick Kimura-Macke
So long as absolute priority is given to safety and maintenance this seems to be a wonderful opportunity to experience something very special. Hats off.
SenseNotSoCommon
I love the last photo where a toddler tries on an adult helmet. It's quite bizarre to see these initiatives from a regime that reigns in dissent with anti-aircraft guns. Don't be surprised to see these ultra cheap ultralights weaponized, though these shores are at no risk.
kumibo
It's good that they can utilize their air force for peaceful purposes.
serendipitous
Ultralights made in North Korea? Hmm, that sounds safe!
The Womp
Well, I assuming that 99% of the North Korean population won't be partaking in this activity. Hope the elite families (wealthy enough to afford it) of Pyongyang enjoy it!
duncanpa
As to the foreigners, I guess that you already take on so much risk by traveling to NK that you don't up it that much by taking the flight :). Nice flying in the exhaust fumes!