This past weekend, North Korea marked the 60th anniversary of the armistice that halted the Korea war with a display of military might and pageantry. The country's 30-year-old leader, Kim Jong Un, presided over a massive parade of troops and weaponry as well the Arirang mass games.
A handful of western journalists—normally barred from entering the country—were invited to witness the spectacle. Those journalists documented the events on Instagram in real time. These rarely captured images offer a glimpse into life in a country notorious for its reclusive practices.
For more photos and videos from the events, be sure to follow these journalists Instagramming from North Korea: TJ Schwarz (@tjschwarz), Ivan Watson (@ivancnn), Jean Lee (@newsjean), Ed Jones (@edjonesafp), David Guttenfelder (@dguttenfelder), Margaret Dawson (@magsabc) and Ann Curry (@anncurry).