Without heating and air conditioning, how can Koreans survive the long and cold winter?

The latitude of Pyongyang in North Korea is similar to that of Beijing, but the winter in Pyongyang in North Korea is obviously colder than that in Beijing. Compared with other regions, the infrastructure and living facilities in Pyongyang are relatively good. In the rural areas of North Korea, there is no heating and running water, and food such as vegetables and meat is also very tight in winter. Therefore, North Koreans will prepare firewood, charcoal and other things for heating several months in advance, and they will also pickle kimchi, which is the main course in winter.

In winter in North Korea, heavy snow covers the roads. There are almost no cars on the street, so it is estimated that there will be cars skidding on this road. However, despite the heavy snow, Koreans still like to ride bicycles when they go out.

A North Korean man is walking in the snow by bike. The street is very deserted, and the figure of men is a bit lonely.

North Korean men ride bicycles in the street.

The bright red slogan on the wall is in sharp contrast with the white road.

Two Koreans are talking in the snow.

A North Korean girl riding a bicycle with gloves on.

North Korean office workers wrap themselves up very tightly.

Old Koreans drag firewood, which can be used to keep warm.