Driven to distraction: Pyongyang's 'traffic ladies

Officially known as traffic security officers but universally referred to as traffic ladies, they are chosen for their looks in a society that remains traditionalist in many respects. They must leave the role if they marry, and have a finite shelf-life, with compulsory retirement looming at just 26.

OH NO! PYONGYANG TRAFFIC LADIES BEING RETIRED ??

Working in Pyongyang North Korea in 2010

OH NO! PYONGYANG TRAFFIC LADIES BEING RETIRED ??

Driven to distraction: Pyongyang's 'traffic ladies

North Korea's Fashion Police 👮‍♀️🇰🇵

OH NO! PYONGYANG TRAFFIC LADIES BEING RETIRED ??

Traffic Girl In Pyongyang

North Korean Traffic Ladies in Pyongyang

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Pyongyang Traffic Ladies meet the new Chinese Ambassador - 2010

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