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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle

Picture of the day: North Korea's first charity fun run

The fun runners in North Korea
The fun runners posing for a post-race photo in Kim Il Sung Square, Pyongyang.

On a bright and sunny May Day morning, the quiet streets of the North Korean capital saw the country's first ever charity fun run. The 5k route was led by Korean guides through the city. Raising more than €2,000 for an orphanage, the run was completed by a group of approximately 50 tourists, organised by Koryo Tours.

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